St. Brigid's Well, Balleighan

The worship of water as represented in well was a rite first practised by the Druids. After the coming of Christianity, these wells were blessed by the Saints and became Holy Wells, There are many such wells in this area.

Following the upper Greencastle Road in the direction of Shrove on the left side is a good example of one of these wells. A single stone cross sits above the well, known as St. Brigid's Well.

Read Saint Brigid's Well by Vera McFadden

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