What is recorded here

St. Patricks Well is a holy well in County Galway, Ireland. People walked down two steps to draw water for medicine and household use until recently. The displaced flagstone above the oval chamber suggests neighbours still wanted easy access to the underground spring.

In gently undulating grassland. An underground spring well enclosed by an oval mortared well-chamber (L 1m, Wth 0.6m), capped by a large displaced flagstone. Two steps lead down to the water at N. According to local information, the well was used for medicinal and domestic purposes up to 20 years ago. The flagstone, which was originally lying flat, was deliberately moved to yield easier access. The site of 'St. Patrick's Stone' (GA087-186----) lies 500m to SSE. 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. Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, reflecting the widespread veneration of the saint in early Christian Ireland. Local folklore often attributes miraculous cures to such wells, particularly for ailments of the eyes and general wellness.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.