Stroovebrin

It was not possible to locate any specific feature here as a well, on the steep grassy slope to the sea. (Ó Muirgheasa No. 91) Described by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as '"The Madman's Well " at Port a' Doruis, near Inishowen Head' (Ó Muirgheasa 1936, 157). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 02 November 2011

Stroovebrin, also known as "The Madman's Well," is associated with local folklore involving mental health cures or rituals, reflecting a tradition found in several Irish holy wells linked to healing from madness or nervous afflictions. The name and description suggest a possible connection to early Christian or folk religious practices in the Inishowen area.