Folklore · saints
Places of St Francis in Ireland
6 sites named after or linked to St Francis.
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6 sites named after or linked to St Francis in the Archaeological Survey: 4 abbeys & friaries, 2 holy wells.
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.
- Saint Francis Well Holy well · Cork City, Co. Cork
Fitzgerald, in 1896 (O Coindealbháin 1946, 161), describes well (diam. 5ft; D 2ft) as surrounded by path leading to crypt-like room with rock forming end wall; used as cure for sore eyes, consumption and other ailments.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Bridget's Wells Holy well · An Chruit Uachtarach, Co. Donegal
Stations are made on the 15th August.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Franciscan Abbey Abbey or friary · Cork City, Co. Cork
- St Francis' Church, Meelick Abbey or friary · Friarsland, Co. Galway
- Kilkenny Grey Friary Abbey or friary · Gardens (Kilkenny City By., St. Mary’S Par.), Co. Kilkenny
- Nenagh Friary Abbey or friary · Nenagh North, Co. Tipperary
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