St Tighernach’s Holy Well

St Tighernach’s Well is located in a field on the western edge of Clones Town.

The simple stone-lined well measures approx. 60cm by 60cm and is at least 60cm deep situated on boggy, rushy ground close to a stream and open drains.
The lintels once roofing the well have been removed. The well has recently been restored through local community support.

St Tiarnach’s ‘Clacker’, his copper bell, was supposedly hidden at the nearby ringfort. Following the destruction of Clones Abbey, and the well is said to be made up of nine springs. The Duchás Schools’ Collection records that the well’s water ensured safe return to those travelling abroad. The traditional veneration day was St Tiarnach’s Day, 4 April, and patterns continued until the 1950s.

St Tighernach’s Well is difficult to access, situated on private land.

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