St. Cuan's Well


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 northeast of Ahascragh, 4 km west of the River Suck.

History

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.