Holy Well
Donegal
Oirear DhumhaÍ MÓR Holy Well
This well dedicated to St. Finan is a natural feature formed by water, dripping onto a shelf of rock halfway down a cliff face and falling to the beach. Described by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as ‘Turus Fionnain, in Er-ruaidh at Murroe south of Dunfanaghy,
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 55.165641923
Lng: -8.063215301
Lat: 55.165641923
Lng: -8.063215301
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 15th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Finan
Location Map
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