This cluster of wells was on my list last time we were in North Cork but had to be postponed as the weather was just too hot! The heatwave having abated I dropped Himself off in Ballyvourney as he tackled the last leg of the Slí Gaeltacht Mhúscrai, also postponed due to heat. We arranged […]
Reformation
(Probably) the largest well in Ireland….
I have visited Tubrid Well in Millstreet several times and am always impressed how it is referred to with pride as being the second largest holy well in Ireland, and possibly the UK. No one seemed very sure which has the accolade of being the largest though. Popular opinion seems to suggest that it’s St […]
Two Kinsale Wells
A day in Kinsale; rather nice once the crowds have gone, to wander around the windy streets, admire the old buildings and enjoy a white pizza: no tomato sauce but pears, goat’s cheese and walnuts. The Abbey Well, Tobar na Mainistreache The first well goes under many names – Abbey Well, Friary Well, Lady’s Well, […]