St. Deriblas Well

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St. Deriblas Well, also known as An Fál Mór, is associated with St. Deriblas, a 6th-century Irish saint known for his ascetic practices and reputed miracles. The well was traditionally visited for healing, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being, with rituals often involving the immersion of the afflicted or the collection of water at specific times.