Ultans Well

Marked on the 1835 and 1911 'OS 6-inch' maps as 'Ultan's Well'. The OS Letters also refer to a well called Tobar Ultan. It is a large U-shaped pool (L 4m; Wth 3m; D 1.7m), cut into a slight slope of a ridge with a narrow trench leading into a nearby drain at W. Local tradition holds that the water can cure coughs. (ASI field notes, 1967). Also noted that the water was used for domestic purpose and that it prevented disease (Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 665, 105). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 4 April 2012

Linked to Saint Ultan, a 7th-century Irish saint associated with healing and monastic foundations, the well is traditionally visited for its curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and general wellness. The site reflects a long-standing Christian and pre-Christian tradition of water worship in Ireland.