Name of the Pilgrimage Site: St Finan’s Well, Rathkieran townland, on the north side of St Finan’s Bay
Longitude: 10° 20′ 18″ W Latitude: 51° 50′ 47″ N
Why is it a place of pilgrimage?
St Finan’s Well (Tobar Fhionáin) is dedicated to St Finian the Leper. The well is located on the north side of St Finan’s Bay in Rathkieran townland. The holy well is enclosed in a stone structure with an arched top. Its waters are thought to cure sore eyes. The feast day is March 16, but also observed on Archangel Michael’s Day on September 29. Rounds are performed –linked with Tobairin holy well nearby.
Further information, prayers or rituals associated with the site:
The feast day is March 16, but also observed on Archangel Michael’s Day on September 29. Rounds are performed –linked with Tobairin holy well nearby.