St. Catherines Well

In pastureland, 70m SE of an ecclesiastical building (GA087-0533001-). This spring well is enclosed by a small roughly D-shaped mortared stone wall (NW-SE 1.6m, NE-SW 1.3m). There is a gap at NE where three steps lead down to the water. Now used for watering livestock. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to St. Catherine of Alexandria, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and female infertility. Pilgrimages and offerings, such as coins and ribbons, are part of the local tradition, reflecting a blend of Christian and pre-Christian healing practices.