Holy Well
Donegal
Reachlainn UÍ Bhirn Holy Well
Described by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 as ‘there is a Holy Well and graveyard on Rathlin O’Byrne Island. A faithful few still perform the turus there. The well is variously attributed to St. Naal, St. Ciaran, and St. Assicus of Elphin. St. Ciaran’s ruined ch
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 54.664005478
Lng: -8.825415019
Lat: 54.664005478
Lng: -8.825415019
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Assicus
- St Ciaran
- St. Naal
Location Map
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