FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county WEXFORD
The Banshee and the Poll Light: In districts like Templeudigan, the banshee is known to wail mournfully before a death…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county WICKLOW
The Fairy Fort and the Uprooted Tree: In Glasnamullen, a large tree grew within a fairy fort; when a man…
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Holy wells in Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Saint Columba’s Well (Tobar Cholm Cille), Glencolmcille: Pattern day: June 9 (Saint Columba’s Day), with…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DOWN
Saint Cooey’s Well (Tobar Naomh Cua), Portaferry: Pattern day: Unknown, possibly summer months like Lughnasa…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county DUBLIN
Saint Brigid’s Well, Clondalkin: Pattern day: February 1 (Saint Brigid’s Day), though active patterns have…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county FERMANAGH
Saint Patrick’s Well (Dabhach Phádraig), Belcoo: Pattern day: Last Sunday of July to August…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county GALWAY
Saint Augustine’s Well (Tobar Agaistín), Lough Atalia, Galway City: Pattern day: Last Sunday in…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county KERRY
Saint Brendan’s Well (Tobar Bréanainn), Mount Brandon: Pattern day: May 16 (Saint Brendan’s Day), with…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county KILDARE
County Kildare, in Ireland’s east, is rich in spiritual heritage, with holy wells tied to…
Holy wells in Ireland’s county KILKENNY
Saint Canice’s Well (Saint Kenny’s Well), Kilkenny City: Pattern day: October 11 (Saint Canice’s Day)…