Folklore · County Dublin

Folklore and traditions of County Dublin

31 sites with recorded traditions.

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31 sites in County Dublin with traditions recorded by the Archaeological Survey. County Dublin guide.

Folklore on ErinSites is quoted from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (or, when marked, from visitors). It records what people said or believed about a place; it is not presented as historical fact.

Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church Abbey or friary · , Co. Dublin
After the suppression of the religious houses by the act of Henry VIII., the Carmelites, as well as all the other religious communities in or about the city of Dublin, seem to have settled in Cook-street, which street was from thence to about the middle of…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Kilgobbin Cross High cross · Kilgobbin, Co. Dublin
The cross at Kilgobbin is said to have been discovered buried in Kilgobbin graveyard (DU025-016002-) in the early 1800s and then re-erected in the present position.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Baldongan Church Ancient church · Baldongan, Co. Dublin
Traditionally there are views of thirteen counties from the top.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Ballyboghil Church Ancient church · Ballyboghil, Co. Dublin
Gabriell Etheridge, clarke, is curate, who hath the small tythes, being worthe v libri per annum, for serving the cure.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Balrothery Tower Ancient church · Balrothery, Co. Dublin
He also recorded the local tradition that ‘Jas.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Cloghran Parish Church Ancient church · Cloghran (Coolock By.), Co. Dublin
The medieval church was said to have been erected by Ryryd son of Owain, Prince of Wales and was in reasonable condition in 1630 (Fingal Historic Graveyards project 2008).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Old Rathmichael Church Ancient church · Rathmichael, Co. Dublin
The interior is lit by a round-arched ope in a deep embrasure under a lintel believed to be a re-used graveslab (Anon 1900, 187).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Palmerstown Church Ancient church · Palmerstown (Balrothery West By.), Co. Dublin
It is said to have been dedicated to St. James’.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Westpalstown Church Ancient church · Westpalstown, Co. Dublin
William Tedder is curate, and hath but xxxtie or xl tie shillings a-yeare for servinge the cure.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Monkstown Castle Castle · Monkstown Castlefarm, Co. Dublin
Walter Cheevers had it in 1641, then Ludlow Cromwell, Master of the House, who is said to have repaired the castle and laid out the gardens (Ball 1902, I, 1-12).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Lady Well Holy well · Stephenstown, Co. Dublin
Rags were hung on the tree as offerings.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Lady Well Holy well · Feltrim, Co. Dublin
Folklore collected from Kinsealy School recorded the following details; 'The well at Feltrim is situated in a field inside an iron gate on the road that leads to Swords.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact

Our Lady's Spout Holy well · Howth, Co. Dublin
It is said to come from a holy well, dedicated to Our Lady, in the abbey grounds, The water cures sore eyes'.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Our Ladys Well Holy well · Tyrrelstown, Co. Dublin
Formerly a pattern day was held on the 8th of September (Ó Danachair 1958-60, 76; Daly 1957, 19).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Rush Demesne Holy Well Holy well · Rush Demesne, Co. Dublin
Folklore collected from Rush School recorded the following details about this holy well; 'In the wood there was a well called St Catherine's Well.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Catherine's Holy Well (Dublin) Holy well · St. Catherine'S Park, Co. Dublin
Tradition has it that the water from the larger well was drunk and the water from the smaller well was used to bathe sore eyes.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Catherine's Well Holy well · Fieldstown, Co. Dublin
Known locally as a former holy well where an annual pattern was held.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Catherine's Well (Malahide) Holy well · Saintdoolaghs, Co. Dublin
Folklore collected in 1937 from Baldoyle Convent recorded the following details about St. Catherine's Well; 'At the time of Cromwell there was a Catholic Church called St Dolough's near Raheny, it was taken from the Catholics.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Catherines Park Holy Well Holy well · St. Catherine'S Park, Co. Dublin
Tradition has it that the water from the larger well was drunk and the water from the smaller well was used to bathe sore eyes.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Colmcille's Well Holy well · Oldcourt, Co. Dublin
The water is traditionally thought to cure sore eyes, ears and throat.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Doolagh's Well Holy well · Saintdoolaghs, Co. Dublin
The Latin inscription roughly translates as; 'Another may bring out the bright pools of Solymus, And the healing people shall throw the Hebrew waters, Grateful to the God of the country, Fingalia celebrates the spring of Doulachi, the gifts obtained by the…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Patrick's Well Holy well · , Co. Dublin
The waters were thought to cure sore eyes and inveterate ulcers.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St Patrick's Well Holy well · , Co. Dublin
In 1610 Barnaby Rich wrote following about this well; 'on the East part, they have St. Patricks Well, the water whereof, although it be generally reputed to bee very hot, yet the very prime of the perfection, is upon the 17th of March, which is St. Patricks…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Bridget's Well Holy well · Brideswell Commons, Co. Dublin
Still visited, especially for the cure of sore eyes.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Bridget's Well Holy well · Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
Small religious objects left as offerings'.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Catherine's Well Holy well · Staffordstown, Co. Dublin
This holy well was traditionally associated with St. Catherine.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Catherine's Well Holy well · , Co. Dublin
The water was used to cure sore eyes and toothache (Anon. 1928, 159-161; Ó Danachair 1958, 233).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Margaret's Well Holy well · St. Margaret'S, Co. Dublin
Folklore collected from Killossery School recorded the following tradition about this well; 'There is a well in St. Margaret’s called St. Margaret’s Well.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Mary's Well Holy well · Tobertown, Co. Dublin
Folklore collected in 1934 from Balscadden National School recorded the following beliefs about St Mary's Well; 'Situated in centre of very ancient graveyard beside this school.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
St. Werburgh's Well Holy well · Crowscastle, Co. Dublin
There was a local tradition that its water cures sore eyes but by the 1950s was no longer venerated (Ó Danachair 1958, 81).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
Townparks Holy Well Holy well · Townparks (Nethercross By.), Co. Dublin
Traditionally associated with St. Columb\Columba\Colmcille.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact