Kerry Council slammed for ‘partial destruction’ of historic holy well

Kerry County Council has been slammed for undertaking work at a holy well, a recorded monument, which some locals believe may be the site of the original crystal fountain associated with the Rose of Tralee.

The council said it began work at Sundays Well at Lisloose, Tralee, on Monday “to improve public safety at the well”, but will now replace the stones it removed.

The arrival of the JCB and the destruction of a stone arch — without the proper archaeological authorities being informed — has sparked outrage, according to one councillor.