St Ringoes Well

In tillage, on S-facing slope on E-W ridge overlooking Owenboy river to S; Carrigaline village to SE. Covered by beehive-shaped stone structure (H 2m; diam. 2.75m; wall thickness 0.4m); entrance to S. Topped with crude limestone cross embedded in concrete; five other crosses inscribed on outside walls. Inside, corbelled roof; circular plinth surrounds well; numeorus votive offerings. According to information plaque, "in the early 19th century large crowds attended the pattern every St. John's Eve ....to drink the water". The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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 Ringoes Well is associated with Saint Ringo, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his ascetic practices and healing miracles. The well was traditionally visited for cures related to skin ailments and general wellness, with rituals often involving the collection of water at dawn.