Folklore · County Waterford
Folklore and traditions of County Waterford
12 sites with recorded traditions.
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12 sites in County Waterford with traditions recorded by the Archaeological Survey. County Waterford 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.
- Molana Priory Abbey or friary · Ballynatray Demesne, Co. Waterford
It adopted the Augustinian rule in the 12th century, possibly when it became associated with the Anglo-Norman lord Raymond le Gros, who was said to be buried there.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Mothel Priory Abbey or friary · Mothel, Co. Waterford
An early ecclesiastical site was reputedly founded here by St Brogan, succeeded by St. Cuan, in the 6th century.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Old St Mary's Church Ancient church · Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
It was burned down by the Confederate Catholics in 1642 and according to local tradition a steeple was demolished by Cromwell.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Declan's Oratory Ancient church · Ardocheasty, Co. Waterford
It is traditionally thought to be the grave of St Declan, where a small cross-inscribed black stone (dims. 5cm x 4cm), known as Dhubheen Deaglain - the little black stone of Declan - and used as a charm but now lost, was found (FitzGerald 1860-1, 51-3).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Cappoquin House Castle · Cappoquin Demesne, Co. Waterford
Located on a S-facing slope overlooking the town of Cappoquin, and at the point where the W-E River Blackwater turns S. Although traditionally reagarded as a Fitzgerald castle, there is no record of a castle until 1598 when it was occupied by a Mr. Hayles and…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Dunhill Castle Castle · Dunhill, Co. Waterford
Traditionally it is thought to be an ancient stronghold which fell to Cromwell in the 17th century (Atkins 1895, 35-6; Decie 1978, 15).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Kilrossanty Wells Holy well · Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford
There is no evidence of veneration, but in the 1840s offerings were left at the W wall of the church (O'Flanagan 1929, 36-7).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Lady Well Holy well · Knockgarraun (Sergeant), Co. Waterford
Patterns were formerly held here on August 15th.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Our Lady's Well Holy well · Cappoquin Demesne, Co. Waterford
This is a stone-lined depression open to the S. A pattern was held on the 8th of September, but it had been discontinued before the end of the 19th century (Redmond 1885-6a, 401-02).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Declan's Well Holy well · Monalummery, Co. Waterford
Traditionally, it is thought to cure skin disorders, particularly ringworm.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Toberaphoona Holy well · Kilgobnet, Co. Waterford
A pattern was held at the well on February 11th (Power 1937, 187).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Tobernamnarialta Holy well · Ballylane, Co. Waterford
Situated towards the head of a flat-bottomed N-S valley, with an E-W stream c. 40m to the S. This is a natural spring, now overgrown, where a pattern was formerly held on August 15th, according to J.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact