Holy Well
Galway
OileÁN An Mhadaidh Holy Well
On N shore of the island below HWM. It consists of a natural pothole reputed to cure pains in the bones. Regarded by local tradition as a holy well made by St Columcille when he hid there, pursued by the saints of Oileáin Árainn (info. T. Robinson). No
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Lat: 46.488181432
Lng: -15.8173143
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 9th Century
Associated Saints
- St Columcille
Location Map
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