Holy Well
Donegal
Binnion (Straid Ed) Holy Well
A fresh water spring surrounded by a pile of stones situated below the high tide mark on the E side of the Clonmany river. Described by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as ‘Local tradition has it that St. Patrick, accompanied by his sister and her two sons, came t
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 55.279541923
Lng: -7.428424283
Lat: 55.279541923
Lng: -7.428424283
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 10th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Patrick
Location Map
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