Finding a remedy in the sacred waters of ancient wells

Amanda Clarke has always been fascinated by the rituals and beliefs surrounding holy wells. She has visited more than 300 of them in County Cork

Amanda Clarke at St Lachteen's Well, Grenagh

Amanda Clarke didn’t expect to get hooked on holy wells when she set out four years ago to visit all 356 in Co Cork.

The now-retired resource teacher and author, who moved from England to the Sheep’s Head Peninsula almost 20 years ago, started on St Bridget’s Day (February 1), 2016, visiting the well dedicated to St Bridget overlooking Lough Hyne near Skibbereen.