Kilkenny folk invited to local wells project

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“ is project will collect information about the traditions and customs associated with this often less known aspect of our cultural heritage, with a view to ensuring their care and protection.”

Grace Fegan from Shanarc Archaeology is part of the team that has been tasked with the project: “Our eld archaeologists have already visited most of the known holy well locations and have had great interactions with local people along the way,” she told this paper. “Most people are aware of any recorded holy wells in their locality and some of the sites are very well cared for by the community and still venerated.” e project team are asking the community to reach out with information they may have about possible holy wells in their area. Members of the team will be at the holy well at Johnswell village, across from Brennan’s pub on Saturday, August 19 at 2.30pm.

“We are holding this event during Heritage Week”, says Grace Fegan “and are invit- ing people to attend to learn about the project and its ndings so far, and perhaps to share with us any information they may have that can add to the survey”.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to share any information you are welcome to email holywells.shanarc@ gmail.com or comment on the Holy Wells of Kilkenny Facebook page.