Saint Cooey's Well
Legend says the water within these mysterious sacred springs stays cold even when boiled.

๐Ÿ“œ Three medieval wells with supposed sacred powers.
Dedicated to Saint Cooey (Saint Cuโ€™Mhaighe), a 7th-century Irish saint.

Why Go

๐ŸŒŠ Mysterious sacred springs with healing powers.
๐Ÿ™ Site of pilgrimage, tie ribbons to wishing tree for good fortune.
๐ŸงŠ Legend says water stays cold even when boiled.
๐Ÿ—ฟ Rare physical relics, including a 'penitential stone' with saint's imprints.

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Car park available, sign is low to the ground and easy to miss.
๐Ÿšถ Located about three miles outside Portaferry, follow Ballyfounder Road.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Annual pilgrimage on Sunday closest to June 29th.

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