Holy Well
Donegal
Coolcholly Holy Well
In pasture, in lowlying ground bordering the E bank of the Abbey River. The location is marked by a small stand of ash trees. This holy well is not indicated on the 1836 OS 6-inch map but is named as ‘St. Columbkille’s Well’ on the 25-inch plan and
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 54.51419639
Lng: -8.174817347
Lat: 54.51419639
Lng: -8.174817347
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Columbkille
Location Map
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