St Laserians Well

In rough grazing, just outside NE angle of burial ground (14610). Well covered with low concrete structure; opening to E with gate. According to Broker (1937, 35), 'Hooded in 1904 by Rural District Council at the instance of Daniel O'Connor, poet and mason'. Rounds, starting at Saint's Stone (13931), occur on July 25th after mass in burial ground. Bowman (1934, 268) noted rounds on July 25th and Good Friday; also 'the "pattern"...held on the Sunday before July 25th'. Saint referred to locally as St Latiaran, a sister of Iníon Buí (see 13982) and Lasair (Ó Ríordáin 1986, 33). Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 89) noted mostly women attending well where all kinds of diseases were reputedly cured; he adds that there used to be a trout in the well'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

St Laserian's Well is associated with St Laserian, an early Irish saint and companion of St Patrick, known for his role in Christianizing parts of Leinster. The well was traditionally visited for healing and protection, with local folklore attributing curative powers to its waters, particularly for eye ailments and general wellness.