St Patrick’s well is located close to the village of Marlfield, a few miles outside of the town of Clonmel. It is well is signposted and can be accessed from the Cahir to Clonmel road and from the Marlfield village.
St Patrick’s well is located beside a stream at the base of a limestone cliff. This is a really lovely peaceful spot. As well as being a place of pilgrimage (excuse the pun) it is also a focal point on hot sunny days for families and children who come here to hang out and paddle in the icy waters of the man-made pond beside the well. I had hoped to write a post about the well for St Patrick’s day but unfortunately the time just got away from me, so better late then never.
Modern Landscape
To access the well you climb down modern steps built into the side the…
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