Sunday Well

According to the OSL (Herity 2002, 42 (128)), 'This was formerly frequented as a holy well. Jackson (1978-80, 147) mentions a late 19th century reference that a procession and pattern were held at the well up to the late 1830's, but comments that, since Sunday was a day of devotion, patterns were not usually held at 'Sunday's' wells. The well lies in level pasture c. 3m to the W of Clane motte (KD014-026004-). It is enclosed in a concrete-roofed, rectangular structure (L 1.8m; Wth 0.8m; H 1m) of concrete blocks, open at the N end, from which a pipe draws water off for domestic use. This spring may once have fed the outer fosse of the adjoining motte? Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Sunday Well in Carrigeen was associated with a tradition of pilgrimage and pattern day celebrations, which were common at many holy wells in Ireland, often linked to local saints or seasonal customs. Though no specific saint is named, such wells were frequently sites of healing rituals and communal worship, blending Christian and pre-Christian elements.