Holy Well
Roscommon
Emlagh Well
In a SE-NW valley on the SW side of a stream. It was known as Toar an Imbligh or St Brocaidh’s Well and stations were performed during the last two weeks in August in the 19th century (Connellan 1948-9, 142-3; Hayward 1955, 212). Brocaidh of Imleach was
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.746849609
Lng: -8.454966498
Lat: 53.746849609
Lng: -8.454966498
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St. Brocaidh
Location Map
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