St. Cuan's Well facts for kids
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| Native name Irish: Tobar Cuáin |
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| St. Cavan's Well Cornamucklagh Holy Well |
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| Type | holy well |
| Location | Castlegar East, Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: St. Cuan's Well | |
| Reference no. | 467 |
St. Cuan's Well is a holy well and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.
Location
St. Cuan's Well is located 2.3 km (1.4 miles) northeast of Ahascragh, 4 km (2½ miles) west of the River Suck.
History
Saint Cúan (died AD 752) was an Irish abbot. A pattern was held here on 15 October. Local belief associated the water with miraculous cures and claimed that the water of the well could not be boiled. There was formerly a rag tree beside the well.
Description
The holy well is surrounded by a low wall. A cross slab is next to this enclosure.
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