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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- Amotti19 contributionsSpiritualThis is always a must stop for my travelers. Parking is limited to two/ three spots. There is a beautiful cemetery above the well. The grotto varies from sad to hopeful. Every so often they have to clean it out because the remembrances left behind become overwhelming. Bring a token to leave, perhaps a ribbon to leave as a cloutie. Maybe a small bottle for sacred spring water for blessings and take your time to enjoy the views of Brigid or St, Brigit looking out over the coutryside,Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 May 2024
- Geraldine A5 contributionsMagical visitMy friend & I decided to visit St Brigid's Well in Liscannor after visiting Poulnabrone & Cliffs of Mohar. This turned out to be an extremely unexpected emotional visit for me, especially. But indeed, for us both. I am so glad we found this magical gem.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 9 May 2024
- tms215Philadelphia, Pennsylvania654 contributionsIf you aren't a believer before, you will be afterwardsWhat a holy and moving place. It is beautiful and you can feel something special when you enter the cave. Bring a memento to leave for a loved one. It is a shrine in every sense of the word. Well worth visitingVisited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 13 May 2024
- Carmel CEnnis, Ireland37 contributionsThe natural beauty is being destroyedGetting overwhelmed with bits n bobs these days, maybe whoever takes care of the well could put some of the items in boxes as I seen has already been done up there. And no one should be permitted to drill items onto the walls of the well, that's vandalism!!.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 August 2024
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Carmel C
Ennis, Ireland37 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Getting overwhelmed with bits n bobs these days, maybe whoever takes care of the well could put some of the items in boxes as I seen has already been done up there. And no one should be permitted to drill items onto the walls of the well, that's vandalism!!.
Written 22 August 2024
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Bernie O
Brigantine, NJ202 contributions
Jul 2022
It is a great place to stop and reflect. Although it is not well marked, and there is not much in the way of parking, it is definitely worth spending a few moments away from the hustle and bustle of everyday. We stopped here on our visit to Ireland in 2017 and had to stop again. It was a moving experience.
Written 22 August 2022
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Geraldine A
5 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
My friend & I decided to visit St Brigid's Well in Liscannor after visiting Poulnabrone & Cliffs of Mohar.
This turned out to be an extremely unexpected emotional visit for me, especially. But indeed, for us both.
I am so glad we found this magical gem.
This turned out to be an extremely unexpected emotional visit for me, especially. But indeed, for us both.
I am so glad we found this magical gem.
Written 9 May 2024
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paul-delaware
Middletown, DE883 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Minutes away from the Cliffs of Moher, our bus guide brought us here. Glad we did. Interesting stories and history, and also brings to mind how religion and superstition can often intersect.
Written 21 June 2023
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jsar2r
Green Brook, NJ41 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 26 June 2019
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Pamela F
Powell River, Canada1,365 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 19 November 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 12 June 2019
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ambientartist
Philadelphia, PA8 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 4 June 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 5 May 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 29 June 2013
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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!
Written 2 November 2021
Funeral/mass programs or cards, photos, small mementos.
Written 6 August 2018
Mary D
Littlehampton, United Kingdom
how far is the well from Spanish point the Amarda hotel, we would like to see the well. also is there a charge ?
Written 26 July 2016
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.
Written 8 August 2016
cork232
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Who could I talk to about the history of the well and who is responsible for the upkeep of the well?
Written 6 April 2016
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?
Written 8 October 2015
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