County Tipperary · Damp, Muddy & Happy · Holy Well · Ireland December 2012

St Patricks Holy Well, Clonmel, County Tipperary

A single signpost points towards St Patrick's Holy Well along R665. I have driven along this route a few times and noticed the signpost the other day. When Louise talked about it, I expected a small well; a partially covered natural spring. Instead, I was greeted by a beautiful glen that shows the importance and reverence towards… Continue reading St Patricks Holy Well, Clonmel, County Tipperary

County Tipperary · Damp, Muddy & Happy · Holy Well · Ireland December 2012

Tobar Losa (The Well of Jesus), Clonmel, County Tipperary

Once the holy wells and their importance was explained, I began to see them on a daily basis. Some are well marked; others have a small sign that is easy to miss. The holy well, Tobar Losa or 'Jesus Well' does not have a marker from a primary road. Instead, you need to know that… Continue reading Tobar Losa (The Well of Jesus), Clonmel, County Tipperary

County Tipperary · Damp, Muddy & Happy · Holy Well · Ireland December 2012 · Monastery, Abbey, Church

A Day of Abbeys, Churches and Holy Wells

I was given another gift today. During my trip to Jerpoint Park, I met Louise Nugent. An Archeologist; her research focus is on Pilgrimages in Medieval Ireland. Therefore, she is very knowledgeable in medieval parishes, abbeys, etc.  Today, she offered to show me some hidden gems within the area that I am staying. It was… Continue reading A Day of Abbeys, Churches and Holy Wells