Holy Well
Kildare
Coleman’s Well
According to the OSL (Herity 2002, 101 (42)), ‘there is a holy well called after St. Coleman which is visited by Pilgrims on St. Peter’s day [June 29th]. Over it grow several old trees and bushes …’. Dowling (1935-45), says a pattern was held there ann
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.224355405
Lng: -6.871156917
Lat: 53.224355405
Lng: -6.871156917
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 15th Century
- 18th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Coleman
- St Peter
Location Map
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