St. Brigid's Well
St. Brigid's Well
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Beautiful statue of St. Brigid, one of Ireland's greatest female saints who is thought to have lived in the sixth century and credited with founding the convent at Kildare.
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jsar2r
Green Brook, NJ42 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
If it’s on your way and you can safely stop, it’s kind of a cool experience. Bring along a small candle and a match so you can light a candle. Some folks wrote notes to loved ones on rocks and left rosaries or other effects.
Written June 26, 2019
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Pamela F
Powell River, Canada1,361 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
According to the information sign, St. Brigid's Well is the one of the most visited holy wells in Ireland, and one of particular importance to the Aran Islanders. We stopped as we left the Cliffs of Moher; it is only about 1 km from the cliffs on the main road leading to Liscannor. The site is well-kept and quite large - including the spring itself, an enclosed passageway leading to it, with walls covered with the personal memorabilia left by visitors seeking blessings from the saint for their loved ones, a wishing tree, a monument to the saint and a little garden. There are instructions for performing the traditional rounds for those seeking the blessings of the saint. Worth stopping.
Written November 19, 2017
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Maureen
11 contributions
May 2019
It's right on the motorway, but we drove around and past it several times, because it isn't marked. We met a local while visiting who told us there is a book on all the religious monuments like this one. We got enough out of this to not feel the need to visit the others. Definitely worth it, especially if you like "off the beaten path".
Written June 12, 2019
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ambientartist
Philadelphia, PA9 contributions
May 2018
Best visited when no tourist busses are nearby. A quiet moment here and reflection, or simply taking in the energy of The Burren can be very rewarding. Do not miss the trail uphill and back to the graveyard. Especially evocative to me was the very large stone Celtic cross encrusted with lichen. memory of my short moments here are deeply etched in my memory. This non-believer opened his heart...and the story began to unfold. I will forever wish to return.
Written June 4, 2018
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bluesky222Trip
California2 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
A PILGRIM AT ST. BRIGID'S WELL
We set out this night toward the well of St. Brigid
sailing from the island of Innis Oirr.
Then by foot on through Doolin to follow that trail
that skirts the sheer drop off the Cliffs of Mohar.
Then we scrabble the Burren over rock walls and pastures
to a foothill of magic in the County of Clare...
where a spring of cold water runs through a cold cave
and the water is wishes from the wells of our hearts
that the ones that we love might be plucked from their sickness
or freed from despair so the healing might start.
First, we tie colored ribbons to the tips of the branches
of the tree that stands guard over Brigid’s cave
for it’s said that a wind that un-ties a ribbon
is a wind that can cure or straighten or save.
We festoon the cave walls with their pictures 'n trinkets--
Oh, it's the ghost of the LIVIN' haunts the halls of this cave.
Wrinkled photos of babies pinned up long ago,
are wishes for magic, for mercy, for hope
as are newspaper clippings of weddings and trophies,
a snapshot of twin boys standin’ proud by their goat,
'n prayer-scribbled letters and toy dolls and lockets,
a Madonna....with her neck choked by rosaries like rope.
Oh, St. Brigid floats magic through these walls on this water,
'n despite all this mist here, these candles burn bright.
Sure, to some it seems madness to brave our dark coastline,
to leave our warm fires and traverse our own fright.
But it's this thread of me own life stitched right through my loved ones
that tugs me and turns me into a pilgrim this night.
larry greco harris
We set out this night toward the well of St. Brigid
sailing from the island of Innis Oirr.
Then by foot on through Doolin to follow that trail
that skirts the sheer drop off the Cliffs of Mohar.
Then we scrabble the Burren over rock walls and pastures
to a foothill of magic in the County of Clare...
where a spring of cold water runs through a cold cave
and the water is wishes from the wells of our hearts
that the ones that we love might be plucked from their sickness
or freed from despair so the healing might start.
First, we tie colored ribbons to the tips of the branches
of the tree that stands guard over Brigid’s cave
for it’s said that a wind that un-ties a ribbon
is a wind that can cure or straighten or save.
We festoon the cave walls with their pictures 'n trinkets--
Oh, it's the ghost of the LIVIN' haunts the halls of this cave.
Wrinkled photos of babies pinned up long ago,
are wishes for magic, for mercy, for hope
as are newspaper clippings of weddings and trophies,
a snapshot of twin boys standin’ proud by their goat,
'n prayer-scribbled letters and toy dolls and lockets,
a Madonna....with her neck choked by rosaries like rope.
Oh, St. Brigid floats magic through these walls on this water,
'n despite all this mist here, these candles burn bright.
Sure, to some it seems madness to brave our dark coastline,
to leave our warm fires and traverse our own fright.
But it's this thread of me own life stitched right through my loved ones
that tugs me and turns me into a pilgrim this night.
larry greco harris
Written May 5, 2016
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sully1950
Syracuse, NY12 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
Without the pomp and pageantry of many sites in Ireland, Saint Brigid's Well was a step in quiet solitude and Ireland's important religious history. A chance to reflect, say a prayer and take a moment out of a busy Irish holiday. If you are looking for crowds and souvenir stands, they are not here. A good experience none the less.
Written June 29, 2013
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SkipperBill2
Belvidere, IL761 contributions
Oct 2019
We enjoyed the history and the easy ability to reach out and touch a religious experience. Certainly worth a stop.
Written September 30, 2020
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Nellepretzel2004
29 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Made quick stop to visit this holy well. It is well maintained and rather cute. Plus it's free. Worth a quick stop to visit. Its on the way to/from the cliffs. Limited parking.
Written June 7, 2019
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Bríd 🐴
Western Ireland, Ireland3,713 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
As holy wells go, this is one of the more spectacular, with its cave like entrance and huge collection of intercession tokens posted all around the entrance .
The well is on the main road up from Liscannor up to the Cliffs of Moher .
It has a well established “ round ,” which is a list of prayers and walking you do around the well to seek the intercession of St . Brigid.
The well is on the main road up from Liscannor up to the Cliffs of Moher .
It has a well established “ round ,” which is a list of prayers and walking you do around the well to seek the intercession of St . Brigid.
Written June 2, 2019
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arthurstewart2
Cape Town Central, South Africa142 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
It takes a little doing to find this place - not signed well but that's because it's not overly touristy. When we went there were a number of people going to the shrine to pray - people take photos of those they want healed, light candles, and leave trinkets. There was a woman sort of hovering about who I think may be responsible for the upkeep of the shrine but she didn't identify herself as such. This is a nice little stop before or after the Cliffs of Moher, especially if you are the praying for healing to a saint type.
Written August 4, 2017
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VT_Traveler
Burlington, VT4,473 contributions
Are you supposed to dip your hand in and touch the water here? I plan on visiting next year. Just wondering if people just look at the well and what people leave, or are you supposed to touch the water (i'm not sure if you even can?) or is that a no-no? Thank you!
Lisa L
Delaware, OH73 contributions
What do people leave here?
Jennifer H
15 contributions
Funeral/mass programs or cards, photos, small mementos.
Mary D
Littlehampton, UK
how far is the well from Spanish point the Amarda hotel, we would like to see the well. also is there a charge ?
traveler
Wisconsin Dells, WI298 contributions
No charge to enter. It is just a small place that is easy to miss. Do not know where the Armarda Hotel is but the site is about a 5 minute drive from the Cliffs of Mohr towards Liscannor.
cork232
Norfolk, UK
Who could I talk to about the history of the well and who is responsible for the upkeep of the well?
Jordan D
Maine18 contributions
If I am taking a bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher, could I get here on foot in the hour and a half we have to walk around?
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