Holy wells are wells which are a focus
of supernatural divination, cure or devotion on a regular basis. Holy
wells come in many different forms, from a depression in a rock to an
elaborate structure housing the water source. Votive offerings are left
at many, and some holy wells are associated with a cure for a particular
illness. Most holy wells are associated with a saint, and some have a
pattern day during which pilgrimages are carried out. There are over 220
holy wells surviving in County Clare.
Photos
of holy wells in Clare Map
of the holy wells of Clare