1892, Vol. II (1)

Parish of Killard.
This church is unroofed, but the walls are standing (1816).

[St. Senan’s Well, Tullaher]
An ancient bell, said by O’Halloran and many others to belong to St. Senanus’s altar, is still preserved by the descendants of the family of O’Kane, in “the West,” and the spot on which it is averred that it fell from heaven for the saint’s use, is shewn at the cross, between Kildimo and Farrihy, where an altar has been erected to commemorate the event. This relic of antiquity is covered by a strong coat of silver, firmly fastened to it, and ornamented by raised figures; it is in general use for the discovery of petty thefts, and the clearance of characters. Many of the country people would not swear falsely on the “Golden Bell,” as it is called, for they are taught from their infancy that the consequence of such an act would be instant death.