Well of the Seven Daughters — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Killanin recorded the well in 1947, but water has likely wet that granite since before counting began. Seven daughters may have lived, bled, birthed or disappeared there; the stone does not correct or explain. The loose stones in front mark a place where humans kept returning, shaping the edge of the world into a container for prayer.

In a field close to low cliffs on E shore of the island. Known locally as Tobar na Seacht nlníon, it consists of a natural spring issuing from a granite boulder. In front of this are many loose stones which probably once formed part of a surround or altar; recently reconstructed (pers. comm. T. Robinson). (Killanin 1947, 103) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

The Well of the Seven Daughters (Tobar na Seacht níon) is associated with a local legend of seven sisters who, according to folklore, wept at the site until their tears formed the spring. The tradition of leaving loose stones at the well may reflect a ritual of remembrance or healing connected to the story.

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