Why this matters
St. Catherine's Well is associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr venerated in Ireland for her miracles and healing powers. The well, once marked by a whitethorn tree, was likely used for ritual water collecting, particularly on her feast day of November 25th, for health and protection.
Overview
St. Catherines Well — Killadreenan is recorded as Holy well in Wicklow. Situated 150m east of St Catherine's church (WI019-001----). A well dedicated to St Catherine, and probably destroyed by the new bypass.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: Situated 150m east of St Catherine's church (WI019-001----).
What was found
The saved account records: A well dedicated to St Catherine, and probably destroyed by the new bypass.
What remains
The saved account records: According to Lynch (1994, 641) a 'whitethorn had marked the well but was cut down before the 1930s.
Why it mattered
St. Catherines Well — Killadreenan matters because the source ties holy well to this exact landscape and preserves evidence that a bare map name loses. The saved account adds: The well had been frequented for the cure of many ailments, and offerings were left at the well.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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