What is recorded here

St Patricks Well is a holy well on a north-facing slope in County Carlow, Ireland. It remains open but seldom visited, preserving a quiet ritual function amid neglect. The well marks a place where human devotion met natural water, perhaps sustaining life or identity through seasons of change. Its rarity of use does not diminish its purpose; it waits for recognition rather than demanding it.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 On N-facing slope. Still open but not frequented.

St Patrick's Well in Haroldstown is traditionally associated with the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick, and is linked to local customs of healing and pilgrimage. Holy wells dedicated to St Patrick often feature in folklore as sites of miraculous cures and are commonly visited on St Patrick’s Day for ritual washing or drinking.

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