Launch of new book on holy wells, customs and cures
A new publication entitled ‘Roscommon’s Holy Wells Customs, Cures and Sacred Waters’ by Tamlyn McHugh will be lunched on Tuesday, February 24th at 7.30 p.m. in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk.
A new publication entitled ‘Roscommon’s Holy Wells Customs, Cures and Sacred Waters’ by Tamlyn McHugh will be lunched on Tuesday, February 24th at 7.30 p.m. in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk. The book will be launched by Dr. Marion Dowd, MIAI, FSA. All welcome.
The traditions, oral heritage and customs surrounding holy wells are an important aspect of a intangible cultural heritage.
Over 80 wells around the county are featured in the book, which is the culmination of three years of research by archaeologist Tamlyn McHugh.
The book has been funded by the Heritage Council under Ceangal, the Local Authority Heritage Programme, delivered in partnership between the Heritage Council and Local Government Ireland, as an action of Roscommon Heritage Strategy.
Copies of the book are on sale from Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Tulsk and available worldwide online from https://www.rathcroghan.ie/shop/
