What is recorded here

Joanna's well gave clean water to Cork before concrete and copper pipes took over. People may have prayed at its edge or simply drunk from it when thirst struck. The council covered the hole and joined it to their supply, turning a sacred place into a hidden utility. Forget the girl and remember the flow, because the water still travels through the city even though the well disappeared.

Covered over and incorporated into Cork County Council water supply scheme; no longer visible. According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 140), OS Field Book of 1840 records 'Tubberhuwhen, Joanna's well' as holy well' though he adds that it is not locally known as a holy well now (ibid.). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Linked to Saint Joanna, the well was traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage. Local tradition and historical records suggest it was a site of devotional practice before being covered over for the Cork County Council water supply.

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