Saint Mary's Well
Saint Mary's Well
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Buzzy H
10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018
A nice little shrine, but easy to miss. I wasn't really into shrines but we were visiting the pirate queens castle house up the road so we stopped. A short hike with good views and a cute shrine. Have a friend that is into this kind of stuff so we drew a small amount of holy water for her in a water bottle, but alas I drank most of it the next morning before realizing what it was. I feel fine, hope the oz or so that was left works for her.
Written 15 November 2018
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Andy H
Staten Island, NY117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
You hear the water trickling , wind blowing, birds over head......amazing place of solitude and thinking.......take a dash of water and rub your neck and forehead.....say a prayer if you believe. I prayed for a sick relative.....he improved greatly the next day in the hospital. Either way worth the walk on a finished path.....be carful of drain sections over streams.....at least two section like this. Go further down road to the abbey on the river after seeing the well.
Written 9 July 2018
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JohnUK
London, UK1 032 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
A must see. Found just before you get to Rosserk Friary. About an 8 minute walk from the car park, mostly on the flat. This quiet valley exudes history and there is a very spiritual feeling about it.
Written 4 July 2018
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Dublindays
Dublin, Ireland89 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Couples
If you have time, walk down to the well and you will be visiting a little bit of Irishlife, whch is quickly disappearing (thank god says my husband). I found this area to be extremely moving and fascinating , in equal measure.
Written 8 April 2018
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rada8
ireland229 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
stopped here on way to Rosserk Friary.Its on the way,about 5 mins before the Friary.
Park your car and walk down a country lane to it/
I liked the fact its kept as it was all those years ago,peaceful ,quiet,no people,just the sound of a stream and nature.
Written 27 November 2017
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carmela s
Newbridge, Ireland18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
I agree with all the other reviews of Marys Well but the standout thing about it is the fairy tree ( hawthorn) that grows out of the roof. Our guide a friend who lives locally says it was a place of worship long before Christianity reached the area. It is certainly a very spiritual place.
Written 17 November 2017
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preglad
New York3 531 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Couples
There seems to be some active ongoing discussion about the extent to which Mary's Well serves more as a testament to noteworthy and impressive events or a wistful bit of Shangrila or Brigadoon. The surrounding literature tends to cover all the popular base possibilities without offering a singularly emphatic interpretation of the site.

For those so disposed, all the ingredients come together in the pristine and unspoiled atmosphere of a hallowed ground, one inviting an intense spiritual engagement. For others, it's yet another generously worthwhile example of Ireland's uncomplicated yet compelling natural bounty.

I'll not share my interpretation as to why a walk toward Saint Mary's Well is worth the effort. Best to leave motivation for engaging the bucolic path to whoever finds him or herself advancing toward a hopefully rewarding conclusion.
Written 7 November 2017
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josiebyrne
Enniscorthy Ireland60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Friends
I was so surprised at this beautiful site. It is so peaceful and feels really spiritual. I enjoyed the walk down to it, it felt like I was leaving all the hustle and bustle behind me.
Written 26 December 2016
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Redsionnach
Cork, Ireland881 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2016 • Solo
I visited here after Rosserk Friary. It is beside the friary. It is about a 10-15 minute walk off the road and there is car parking at the top of the walkway.
The walk itself is in great condition and ordinary footwear is fine.
When you reach the area of the holy well and the 1798 chapel the calm and peace is wonderful and it is clear that it is a place of prayer.
There is a tiny chapel over the holy well which was built in 1798 according to the plaque.

I sat for some time and all you hear is sounds of nature - the wind in the trees, the stream and the birds.

I cannot recommend a visit highly enough.
Written 16 December 2016
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Sligo, Ireland364 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Family
Located nearby the Rosserk Friary there is a wrought iron sign pointing to a holy well. This holy well is called tobair Mhuire (Mary's Well) and it is unusual as it is located within a small church-like structure which was built around 1798 by local lord John Lynott. The path leading to the holy well was renovated a few years ago and it is easy to access. Tobar Mhuire is a highly regarded local place of pilgrimage. On 15th August 2007 the well was revovated and rededicated and Mass is said there on 15th August. There is parking at the friary and you can reach it by a good sign-posted pathway. It's a wonderfully tranquil place.
Written 16 December 2015
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