The Tobairin Holy Well in County Kerry, Ireland near the Cliffs of Kerry.
Wells
Holy Wells and Sacred Springs
Soda Spring (Manitou Springs, Co)
The White Spring of Glastonbury
The White Spring is said to be a portal to the Celtic Otherworld. It is said that Gwyn Ap Nudd was said to ride through here.
The Chalice Well
Enter in the legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail thou shalt enter the Chalice Well. It is one of the most infamous holy wells found in Britain and Europe.
An Tobar
very year many thousands of people visit Holy Wells around Ireland. Some are large national gatherings and others are very small and very local.
Wishing trees
“Wishing Trees” are very common throughout Ireland, England, and Scotland. They are usually individual trees upon which “folk magic”, “folk spells”, “faerie offerings”, or “prayers” are offered. Sometimes, it is particular to a specific species, where the tree lives, or how it looks. Many times, they are associated with faeries or a particular Deity.
Brigids Sacred Wells in Kildare, Ireland
The Goddess or St. Brigid has two holy wells in Kildare? She certainly does. Some say that one of the wells belongs to the Ancient Goddess Brigid while the other well belongs to St. Brigid. Both are sacred, both are holy, and both hold Brigid’s magical healing waters.
Holy Wells around Cork, Ireland
All Saints Well, BlarneyBallinspittleInchigeelaRonogue’s WellSt. Bartholomew’s Well, Cork CitySt. Brigid’s Well, CastlemagnerSt. Brigid’s Well, Mountbrigid, ButtevantSt. Fanahan’s Well, MitchelstownSt. Finbar’s Well, Gougane BarraSt. Fursey’s Well, Clonmeen Parish, BanteerSt. Gobnait’s Well (St. Abbey), Ballyvourney (Baile Mhuirne) – Feast Day February 11thSt. John’s Well, KilcorneySt. Laichteen’s Well, BlarneySt. Lawrence WellSt. Olan’s Well – Aghbullogue ParishSkour Well, Highfield, […]
Tobar Ghobnatan Holy Wells: St. Abban’s Well and St. Gobnait’s Well
As you drive up to the Tobar Ghobnatan Statue, Well, Hut, Grave, Church ruins, and yard, you will see on your right a wrought iron archway with the letters spelling “HOLY WELL” along its top. Another sign labels it as the “Tobar Ghobnatan Holy Well”.
Tobar Ghobnatan Wishing Trees
A grand example of a large wishing tree (or rag tree) can be found at Tobar Ghobnatan in County Cork Ireland. It is a magical space of charm and tradition, with holy wells, shrines, mythology, and magical spots. As you drive up to the Tobar Ghobnatan Statue, Well, Hut, Grave, Church ruins, and yard, you will see on your right a wrought-iron archway with the letters spelling “HOLY WELL” along its top.