Ag Triall ar an Tobar Season 1, Episode 5: Miracles and Magic

The Coast

As Islanders we have a special draw to the sea. In the first episode of the series, presenter Manchán Magan travels to Achill island, Connemara and Ardmore, Co. Waterford to learn about the holy wells that are situated on the coast.

24 min

Cities

As a society we have always been dependent on water, our cities and towns are built on rivers. It's no surprise that there are holy wells to be found in our cities. Presenter Manchán Magan visits holy wells in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Derry.

Pilgrimage of the Saints

There are many wells named after saints and a pattern day associated with them. In episode 3, Manchán Magan celebrates holy wells associated with Saints Brigid, Gobnait, Martin and Patrick.

The Power of Water

For years Irish people have been going to the well. Something our ancestors have been doing before us and the customs associated with them are still alive today. Manchán Magan looks at the healing properties associated with holy wells.

Heritage

The stories behind our wells have been preserved, from generation to generation. Presenter Manchán Magan meets the people who are dedicating their lives to preserving these stories alive so that the next generation have it.