FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county WESTMEATH
The Fairies’ Cave on the Hill: On a prominent hill in the district, a fairies’ cave is said to exist;…
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…
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Holy wells in Ireland’s county DERRY
Saint Columba’s Well (Tobar Cholum Cille), Derry City: Pattern day: June 9 (Saint Columba’s Day),…
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…