St. Bridgets Well

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 According to O'Donovan (OSL 1839, 132), 'patron' held here until 1798.

St. Bridget’s Well at Clonegall is traditionally associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid, later Christianised as St. Brigid of Kildare, and is linked to healing and fertility. The well was historically visited for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and childbirth, and was a site of seasonal rituals and offerings.