Holy Well
Dublin
St. Kenny’s Well
Annotated ‘St Kenny’s Well’ on the 1837 ed. OSi 6-inch map. A natural spring well which is unenclosed. Situated at the bottom of hollow or gravel pit. Dedicated to St. Canice (Kenny) and traditionally thought to cure headaches and sore throats (Ó Danac
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.556252022
Lng: -6.271092839
Lat: 53.556252022
Lng: -6.271092839
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 4th Century
Associated Saints
- St Canice
- St. Kenny
Location Map
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