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Signs & Serendipity – the changing fortunes of St Finbarr’s Well near Dunmanway

19th October 2025 1 Comment

Serendipitous things often occur when looking for holy wells. St Finbarr is patron saint of Cork and his feast day is 25th September. The main pattern has always been at Gougane Barra, the site where he built his original cell, and an open air Mass is held on the Sunday nearest to this date. This […]

Filed Under: West Cork Tagged With: Coolkelure Dunmanway Glen of Comeraportera Gougane Barra Gougane Sunday ITA Cork pilgrimage rag tree Schools' Folklore Project St Finbarr

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