.jpg){kind=link}
Unofficial guide. Not the National Monuments Service, the OPW, Fáilte Ireland or the landowner. Disclaimer
At a glance
- TypeRitual site - holy well
What to look for
- Offerings left
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
On W side of road, c. 450m NE of early ecclesiastical enclosure (9199). Well enclosed by roughly circular stone-built structure with small opening facing E. Votive offerings around well.
Full archaeological record 44 words
On W side of road, c. 450m NE of early ecclesiastical enclosure (9199). Well enclosed by roughly circular stone-built structure with small opening facing E. Votive offerings around well. Rounds made here and at St Olan's cap (9247) on St Olan's day (Sept. 5th).
References
- Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 14 January 2009 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Well enclosed by roughly circular stone-built structure with small opening facing E. Votive offerings around well.
More holy wells nearby
Lady's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Magooly · Cork · 8.2 km away
Mary's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Walshestown (Muskerry East By.) · Cork · 11 km away
Tobermurry
Ritual site - holy well · Ballymichael · Cork · 13 km away
St Ann's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Kilnamucky · Cork · 15 km away
St Abigail's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Kilgobnet (Duhallow By.) · Cork · 16 km away
Aunia's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Dromore (Duhallow By.) · Cork · 19 km away
Visitors' notes
Badges are opinions of visitors - not verified facts. One vote per badge and visitor; no account needed.
Best time to visit
What's missing on this page?
Share a tip to find it
Share a local tradition or story
Suggest a correction
Suggest the right map location
Report a duplicate page
Ask a question
Do not include personal data. See our privacy notice.
Around St Olan's Well
Other heritage nearby
- Magourney Parish Church (1780-1860)Ancient church · 5.2 km
- Carrigagulla Stone CircleStone circle · 8.7 km
- Aghinagh ChurchAncient church · 9.1 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 61 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 46 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 14 ogham stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 9 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 stone circlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 monastic sitesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 castleArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 megalithic tombArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Coachford Greenway Walking TrailGreenway · 2.8 km · nearest point 6.8 km
- Coachford Greenway Cycling TrailGreenway · 2.8 km · nearest point 6.8 km
- Farran Forest Park - Woodland LoopWalking Trail · 3.1 km · nearest point 7.8 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- MullinhassigForests · 3.4 km
- Farran Forest ParkForests · 7.9 km
- The Gearagh Nature ReserveNature reserves · 15 km
Other attractions nearby
- Farran Forest ParkNature and Wildlife · 11 km
- Macroom CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 12 km