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Well of the Cold Spring, Tobernanore, Sheep’s Head

7th March 2016 Leave a Comment

Clearly signed from the road (look out for the Ancient monument symbol on the gate) this well lies in a magnificent position with views out over rich pasture towards Dunmanus Bay. The site feels remote and open, yet the well is hidden and tucked into the landscape. The first time I came here, it was […]

Filed Under: West Cork Tagged With: Dunmanus Bay good people Irish Tourist Association Survey 1944 Kilcrohane Schools' Folklore Project Sheep's Head Thomas Crofton Croker Warts

Four very different wells around Timoleague

25th February 2016 13 Comments

Today we headed out east on the trail of wells in the Timoleague area. Our first stop was a beautifully kept and still revered Lady’s Well, Tobar Mhuire, just outside the town. Lady’s Well,Tobar Mhuire, Timoleague This little well can be found right next to the GAA pitch on the road into Timoleague. It is […]

Filed Under: West Cork Tagged With: ballaun stone Bantry Blessed Trinity Blessed Virgin Mary Burren Bridge BVM clochán eels Eyes General Kilbrittain pilgrimage Rathclaren rounds Schools' Folklore Project Spittle St Abbán Timoleague Timoleague Abbey Warts

Four rather obscure wells on the Mizen Peninsula

16th February 2016 11 Comments

After all the rain and gales, what a beautiful day to be out exploring and hunting for wells. Today we had several wells on the Mizen Peninsula in our sights, all pretty small and obscure but intriguing. Holy well, AltarThe Altar is a famous wedge tomb in a spectacular setting overlooking Toormore but I only […]

Filed Under: West Cork Tagged With: Altar ballaun stone Barley Cove Callaros Oughter early ecclesiastical settlement eel Goleen Kilbrown Kilmoe Lissagriffin Mass Rock Mizen National Museum St Brendan St Patrick Warts

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