Founded in the seventh century by St Féichín, the extensive remains of this Benedictine Abbey date from the twelfth century. Dotted around the large site are traces of the Seven Wonders of Fore which continue to entice curious pilgrims. Look out for two holy wells, a sacred tree and a hefty lintel.
Whitley Stokes
Brosna: birthplace of the sweet & shining Moling
Just back from a very fruitful few days in North Kerry, and the first holy well on the agenda was situated on the Kerry/Limerick border in Brosna. The sun shone, Brosna was pretty much closed but we managed to buy some cheese and biscuits in the Post Office and eat a makeshift lunch in the […]