A pattern (pátrún, from the patron saint) is the local feast day of a holy well, church or hill: people come to do the rounds, pray, and often stay for the fair. Here are 238 of them that the record names with a day or season, grouped by month, each linked to the entry it was read from.
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"Held" means the source said so when it was written, not that it happens this year. Most entries come from the
National Monuments Service's Sites and Monuments Record (SMR), whose descriptions were written at different times, many in county
inventories from the 1980s to the 2010s. Of the 238: 41 are described as held,
132 as lapsed, and 65 don't say. Check locally before you travel.
The SMR covers the Republic only, so Northern Ireland is barely here (one entry, Struell Wells in Down, from Wikipedia).
Many patterns are in neither source, so a county with few entries hasn't necessarily got few patterns. The day is quoted as the
source gives it; where it is a saint's day or a movable feast, it is listed by that rule. Legends attached to a well are labelled as legend.
Maighin Well, Tullamaine· Tullamaine (Ashbrook), Co. Kilkenny 21 January· lapsed Carrigan records that a pattern was formerly held at Tullamaine's holy well on 21 January.SMR KK022-027004 ↗
Holy well, Gubalaun· Gubalaun, Co. Leitrim 31 January· lapsed John O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 31 January in the 1830s, but it is no longer held.SMR LE005-003003 ↗
Holy wells, Lemanaghan· Lemanaghan, Co. Offaly 24 January· not stated Monahan (1886) records three holy wells at Lemanaghan with an annual pattern day on 24 January.SMR OF015-004007 ↗
St Vogue's Well· St. Vogue'S, Co. Wexford 20 January· not stated O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 20 January, the feast day of St Féichín.SMR WX053-036 ↗
February · 19
Tobermogua (Tobar Mic Duach)· Noughaval (Burren By.), Co. Clare 10 February locally; probably 3 February (St Mac Duach's day) per the OS Letters · St Colman MacDuach· lapsed The 1839 OS Letters record that a pattern was formerly held here, locally said to be on 10 February but more likely on St Mac Duach's day, 3 February.SMR CL009-059026 ↗
St Gobnait's Pattern Day, Ballyvourney· Co. Cork 11 February · St Gobnait· held Gobnait's Pattern Day is still celebrated by the community, with a Mass at her well when everyone takes water from it.Wikipedia ↗
Tubber-molin, Kilcullen· Kilcullenbridge (Kilcullen ED), Co. Kildare 1 February · St Brigid (per Jackson); St Moling (per the name)· lapsed Jackson attributes the well to St Brigid and says a pattern was formerly held here on 1 February.SMR KD028-025 ↗
Holy well, Kells· Kells, Co. Kilkenny St Bridget's Day, 1 February· lapsed The 1839 OS Letters say stations and a pattern were held here "not many years since" on St Bridget's Day.SMR KK027-042 ↗
St Bridget's Well, Kilbride· Baunta Commons, Co. Kilkenny 1 February, St Bridget's feast · St Bridget· lapsed A pattern was held at Kilbride graveyard and well on St Bridget's feast until the beginning of the 19th century.SMR KK026-014 ↗
St Brigid's Well, Ballyconra· Ballyconra, Co. Kilkenny the saint's feast day · St Brigid· not stated O'Kelly (1969) mentions St Brigid's Well, where a pattern was held on the saint's feast day.SMR KK009-013004 ↗
Holy well, Rosenallis· Rosenallis, Co. Laois 1 February · St Bridget· lapsed A holy well dedicated to St Bridget whose pattern was formerly held on 1 February.SMR LA003-016004 ↗
Holy well, Camagh· Camagh, Co. Leitrim 1 February· lapsed A pattern was held here on 1 February in the 19th century.SMR LE025-009 ↗
Holy well, Castletown (Connello Upper)· Castletown (Connello Upper By.), Co. Limerick 11 February· lapsed A pattern and fair was held on 11 February until about 1870, though rounds were still made in the 1950s.SMR LI046-009 ↗
Holy well, Shangarry· Shangarry, Co. Limerick 1 February · St Brigid (legend)· lapsed Rounds were made on 1 February and a pattern was formerly held that day; legend says St Brigid made the well spring up for a baptism.SMR LI036-060002 ↗
Holy well, Kilbarry· Kilbarry, Co. Roscommon 15 February (formerly 15 August)· held The pattern was held on 15 August but is now held on 15 February, the date of the saint's death.SMR RO030-001001 ↗
Holy well, Clashmore· Clashmore, Co. Waterford 10 February· lapsed There is no evidence of veneration now, but a pattern was held on 10 February according to O'Donovan.SMR WA037-007 ↗
Holy well, Kilgobnet· Kilgobnet, Co. Waterford 11 February· not stated A pattern was held at the well on 11 February.SMR WA031-001003 ↗
Holy well, Ballybrennan· Ballybrennan, Co. Wexford 3 February · St Cuán· lapsed The pattern was celebrated here at one time on 3 February, although the saint's martyrology date is 6 July.SMR WX031-008 ↗
Holy well, Ballynaslaney· Ballynaslaney, Co. Wexford 1 February· held The pattern was revived in 1910 and is still held on 1 February.SMR WX032-019002 ↗
Holy well, Castletalbot· Castletalbot, Co. Wexford 1 February· lapsed The pattern was held on 1 February until about 1830.SMR WX027-044 ↗
Holy well, Churchlands· Churchlands, Co. Wexford 17 February· not stated O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 17 February.SMR WX047-014 ↗
Holy well, Cooraun· Cooraun, Co. Wexford 9 February· lapsed The pattern was held here on 9 February until about 1810.SMR WX026-025 ↗
Holy well, Rostyduff Lower· Rostyduff Lower, Co. Wicklow 1 February· lapsed Folklore records that a pattern used to be held here on 1 February.SMR WI022-036 ↗
March · 21
Holy well, Carnagh Lower· Carnagh Lower, Co. Cavan 17 March· held Local information records that patterns are still held here annually on 17 March.SMR CV037-017001 ↗
Holy well, Curraghmore· Curraghmore, Co. Cavan 17 March· held Local information records patterns held here annually on 17 March.SMR CV039-033 ↗
Holy well, Deerpark· Deerpark, Co. Cavan 17 March· lapsed Patterns were formerly held here on 17 March but had not been held for many years by 1987, and a nearby spring is now signposted as Toberpatrick.SMR CV039-037 ↗
Holy well, Raheever· Raheever, Co. Cavan 17 March· lapsed Patterns were formerly held here annually on 17 March but the practice has died out.SMR CV042-041 ↗
Toberkeedy· Cross (Inchiquin By.), Co. Clare 3 March · St Caoide· not stated Probably dedicated to St Caoide like the adjacent church, with a pattern day on 3 March.SMR CL011-022006 ↗
Tobersenan, Scattery Island· Scattery Island, Co. Clare 8 March, the feast of St Senan · St Senan· not stated The well on Scattery Island is associated with a pattern held on St Senan's feast, 8 March.SMR CL067-024007 ↗
Holy well, An Chathair Bhearnach· An Chathair Bhearnach, Co. Kerry 16 March, St Finan's day · St Finan· lapsed A pattern was formerly held on St Finan's day, and only a few older people still made the circuits by the 1980s.SMR KE098-013 ↗
Holy well, Glebe (Iveragh)· Glebe (Iveragh By.), Co. Kerry 3 March· lapsed The OS Letters record a pattern formerly held here on 3 March.SMR KE080-018 ↗
Tobershenane, Kilshenane· Kilshenane, Co. Kerry 8 March, St Senan's Day · St Senan· lapsed Formerly the pattern day, 8 March still sees visits to the well, which once drew great crowds with tents and dancing.SMR KE016-058 ↗
Holy well, Barrettstown· Barrettstown (Oldconnell ED), Co. Kildare 17 March· not stated Associated with cures for headaches and sore limbs, with a pattern on 17 March.SMR KD018-019002 ↗
Holy well, Killashee· Killashee (Killashee ED), Co. Kildare 17 March· held Jackson (1979-80) records a pattern held here on 17 March; the water is believed to cure pains and sore eyes.SMR KD024-004 ↗
Holy well, Oldtown Demesne· Oldtown Demesne, Co. Kildare 17 March· lapsed A pattern formerly took place here on 17 March, but the custom had ceased by 1979-80.SMR KD019-020 ↗
Holy well, Cleighran Beg· Cleighran Beg, Co. Leitrim 8 March · St Beo-Aodh of Ardcarn· lapsed The pattern was formerly held on 8 March at this well dedicated to St Beo-Aodh.SMR LE020-004 ↗
Holy well, Miskaun Glebe· Miskaun Glebe, Co. Leitrim 17 March· held The record states that the pattern is still held on 17 March.SMR LE021-006001 ↗
Holy well, Ballinvana· Ballinvana, Co. Limerick 25 March· lapsed A pattern was held on 25 March but is long discontinued.SMR LI040-103 ↗
Holy well, Knocknagranshy· Knocknagranshy, Co. Limerick 19 March, the saint's feast · St Lachtín· lapsed The pattern day on the saint's feast was kept, with rounds, until about forty years before the record was made.SMR LI022-116 ↗
St Patrick's Well, Patrickswell· Patrickswell, Co. Limerick a week around 17 March · St Patrick· not stated A week-long pattern with a "Gathering Day" and a "Scattering Day" is recorded at St Patrick's Well around 17 March.SMR LI032-063003 ↗
Holy well, Toome· Toome (Granard By.), Co. Longford St Patrick's Day, 17 March· held The record states that patterns are held here annually on St Patrick's Day.SMR LF006-025001 ↗
Holy well, Clonmore (Ballybrit)· Clonmore (Ballybrit By.), Co. Offaly St Kieran's Day (5 March per the OS Letters) · St Kieran· not stated One of the stations of the pattern held on St Kieran's day, which the OS Letters give as 5 March.SMR OF039-006 ↗
Holy well, Sarshill· Sarshill, Co. Wexford St Joseph's day, 19 March· lapsed The pattern was held on St Joseph's day but had not been held since about 1800.SMR WX052-003 ↗
Holy well, Templeludigan· Templeludigan, Co. Wexford 17 March· lapsed The pattern was held on 17 March until about 1820.SMR WX024-034 ↗
April · 1
Tober Lasair, Aghavilla· Aghavilla, Co. Monaghan 18 April · St Lasair· not stated A well of the little-known female saint Lasair, whose pattern was held on 18 April.SMR MO028-114 ↗
May · 4
Tobar na Teine, Cleanrath· Cleanrath, Co. Cork 1 May· not stated Venerated in May and August, with the pattern day on 1 May.SMR CO030-121 ↗
Holy well, Balcunnin· Balcunnin, Co. Dublin 1 May· not stated The record gives the pattern day as 1 May.SMR DU005-036 ↗
Holy well, Kilgobbin· Kilgobbin, Co. Dublin 1 May · St James (per Goodbody 1993)· not stated The well had its pattern day on 1 May, given in the record as the feast day of St James.SMR DU026-004003 ↗
St Finan's Well, Kenmare Old· Kenmare Old, Co. Kerry 3 May and 14 September · St Finan· lapsed In 1841 patterns here on 3 May and 14 September were said to have been abolished twenty years before, though stations continued.SMR KE093-035003 ↗
June · 36
Holy well, Carrigaline West· Carrigaline West, Co. Cork St John's Eve · St John· lapsed An information plaque at the well says large crowds attended the pattern every St John's Eve in the early 19th century to drink the water.SMR CO086-056 ↗
Struell Wells· Struell, Co. Down Midsummer Eve (St John's Eve) and the Friday before Lammas· not stated Hundreds of pilgrims used to visit these four holy wells near Downpatrick on Midsummer Eve and the Friday before Lammas, and the wells are still used by people seeking cures.Wikipedia ↗
St John's Well, Dublin· Co. Dublin St John's Day (24 June) · St John· lapsed A pattern with tents and booths that gave the place the look of a fair was formerly held here on St John's Day; the well was obliterated by the railway.SMR DU018-020282 ↗
Holy well, Grange West· Grange West, Co. Kildare 24 June· lapsed Formerly the focus of a pattern on 24 June but no longer venerated, according to Jackson (1979-80).SMR KD002-006 ↗
Holy well, Tyrrellstown· Tyrrellstown, Co. Kildare 24 June, St John's Day · St John· lapsed The OS Letters say a pattern was formerly held at the well on St John's Day, 24 June.SMR KD035-003002 ↗
Tubbermohocca, Kilcock· Kilcock, Co. Kildare 6 June· not stated Local tradition recalls a pattern day at the well on 6 June.SMR KD005-022 ↗
Holy well, Maudlin· Maudlin (Fassadinin By., Kilmacar ED), Co. Kilkenny 29 June· lapsed A great pattern was held here on 29 June until 1838, when the parish priests suppressed it.SMR KK010-095 ↗
Holy well, Kilgory· Kilgory, Co. Laois 24 June· lapsed A pattern day was formerly held here on 24 June.SMR LA036-002003 ↗
Holy well, Kells· Town Parks (Kells Upper By.), Co. Meath 9 June· held A pattern has been held on 9 June since the well was conserved by a local group in 2009.SMR ME017-045 ↗
Holy well, Clonsast· Clonshannon, Co. Offaly last Sunday in June · St Brochan· not stated Suppressed in the mid-19th century and revived in 1926, the pattern drew over 1,500 people in 1934 and was held on the last Sunday in June.SMR OF027-006 ↗
Holy well, Knockbarron· Knockbarron, Co. Offaly St John's Eve; later 29 June · St John· lapsed A nine-day pilgrimage from 24 June ended with a pattern, later celebrated with a bonfire on 29 June, according to the 1934 survey; the well is now dry.SMR OF036-026 ↗
Holy well, Sranure· Sranure, Co. Offaly St John's Day · St John· lapsed The Ordnance Survey records that a pattern was formerly held here on St John's Day.SMR OF026-034 ↗
St Columbkille's Well, Durrow· Durrow Demesne, Co. Offaly 9 June, the feast of St Colum Cille · St Colum Cille· held A pattern recorded in 1942 on St Colum Cille's feast, 9 June, is still carried out here every year.SMR OF009-005005 ↗
Holy well, Knockanyconor· Knockanyconor, Co. Roscommon 23 June (formerly 16 August)· not stated O'Donovan recorded a pattern on 23 June in the 1830s, held earlier on 16 August.SMR RO045-056001 ↗
Holy well, Ogulla· Ogulla, Co. Roscommon last Sunday in June· held A pattern is held on the last Sunday in June, and the pavilion from the 1979 papal visit to Knock stands at the site.SMR RO022-106003 ↗
Holy well, Sraduff· Sraduff, Co. Roscommon 21 June· held The well is still venerated and a pattern is held on 21 June.SMR RO051-072001 ↗
Holy well, Doonierin· Doonierin, Co. Sligo 9 June· not stated The record gives the pattern day as 9 June.SMR SL008-201 ↗
Holy well, Dromard· Dromard, Co. Sligo 29 June· held The record states that patterns are still held here annually on 29 June.SMR SL019-151001 ↗
Holy well, Garryncurry· Garryncurry, Co. Tipperary 24 June, St John's Day · St John· not stated The pattern day was held on 24 June, St John's Day.SMR TN009-025 ↗
St John's Well, Newtown (Clonbeg)· Newtown (Clonbeg Par.), Co. Tipperary 23 June · St John· not stated The OS Name Books record stations on 23 June, called the pattern day of the well.SMR TS073-009002 ↗
Holy well, Crooke· Crooke, Co. Waterford 24 June· lapsed Patterns were held here on 24 June until about 1800.SMR WA018-023004 ↗
Holy well, Ardcavan· Ardcavan, Co. Wexford 12 June· lapsed The pattern was held on 12 June but was abolished after the 1798 rebellion.SMR WX038-005 ↗
Holy well, Ballyla· Ballyla, Co. Wexford 9 June · St Colum Cille· not stated O'Donovan recorded a pattern at this well on 9 June in honour of St Colum Cille.SMR WX038-002 ↗
Holy well, Glebe (Monamolin)· Glebe (Ballaghkeen By., Monamolin ED), Co. Wexford 17 June· lapsed O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 17 June, but there is no evidence of veneration now.SMR WX021-005 ↗
Holy well, Kilcavan· Kilcavan (Retrenched), Co. Wexford 12 June, the saint's feast day · St Caomhán Santleathan· not stated The well is dedicated to St Caomhán, and O'Donovan recorded the pattern on his feast, 12 June.SMR WX046-003 ↗
Holy well, Kilcormick· Kilcormick, Co. Wexford 22 June · St Cormac of Durrow· not stated O'Donovan recorded a pattern at the well on 22 June, a date which identifies the saint as Cormac of Durrow.SMR WX021-011 ↗
Holy well, Killagowan· Killagowan, Co. Wexford 22 June· lapsed A pattern was held here on 22 June until it was abolished about 1810.SMR WX021-027 ↗
St John's Well, Ballyhoge· Ballyhoge, Co. Wexford 24 June · St John· lapsed The pattern was held on 24 June until about 1800; the site is now a quarry.SMR WX032-009002 ↗
St John's Well, Castle Ellis· Castle Ellis, Co. Wexford 24 June · St John· lapsed The pattern held on 24 June had been abolished by the time O'Donovan wrote about 1840.SMR WX027-013 ↗
St Peter's Well, Ballymitty· Ballymitty, Co. Wexford St Peter's day, 29 June · St Peter· lapsed The pattern was held on St Peter's day until about 1800.SMR WX041-022 ↗
St Peter's Well, Ballynastraw· Ballynastraw (Ballaghkeen By.), Co. Wexford 29 June · St Peter· lapsed Patterns were held on 29 June until about 1810; the well is now a small pond.SMR WX026-018 ↗
St Peter's Well, Ballyvalloo Lower· Ballyvalloo Lower, Co. Wexford 29 June · St Peter· lapsed Patterns were held at St Peter's Well on 29 June in the 19th century; its exact location is now unknown.SMR WX033-010003 ↗
Toberchríost (Christ's Well), Kilnahue· Kilnahue, Co. Wexford St John's Eve (given as 28 June)· lapsed The well had a pattern on St John's Eve until about 1820, according to O'Donovan.SMR WX006-062 ↗
Holy well, Dunganstown East· Dunganstown East, Co. Wicklow 24 June· lapsed The OS Letters state that a pattern was held here on 24 June until 1798.SMR WI031-026 ↗
Holy well, Slieveroe· Slieveroe (Ballinacor South By.), Co. Wicklow 9 June· lapsed A pattern was held here on 9 June, discontinued around 1833.SMR WI033-021 ↗
Holy well, Tornant Lower· Tornant Lower, Co. Wicklow 24-26 June· not stated Associated with the baptism of children, with pattern days on 24 to 26 June (OS Name Books).SMR WI015-033 ↗
July · 34
Holy well, Corran· Corran (Tullyhaw By.), Co. Cavan end of July· held Local information records patterns held here annually at the end of July.SMR CV013-015 ↗
Holy well, Mullaghroe North· Mullaghroe North, Co. Cork the Sunday before 25 July · St Latiaran (local name)· not stated Bowman (1934) noted rounds on 25 July and Good Friday, and "the pattern" held on the Sunday before 25 July.SMR CO029-076003 ↗
St James's Well, Dublin· Co. Dublin 25 July, the feast of St James the Apostle · St James· lapsed A pattern and large fair was held at this well annually on St James's Day, 25 July.SMR DU018-020055 ↗
Holy well, Killaan· Killaan, Co. Galway Garland Sunday · St Laan· not stated The OS Letters record a pattern held here on Garland Sunday "in honour of Saint Laan, the patron of the parish".SMR GA086-150003 ↗
Holy well, Wellpark· Wellpark, Co. Galway 31 July· held The record states that a pattern day is now held on 31 July.SMR GA126-038001 ↗
Hollywood, Derryquin· Derryquin, Co. Kerry 8 July (from the evening before)· lapsed The pattern known as "the morning of the lake" was formerly held on 8 July and drew people across the bay from Sneem.SMR KE100-046 ↗
Holy well, Cloghane· An Clochán (Tc An Clochán), Co. Kerry Domhnach Chrom Dubh, the last Sunday of July· lapsed Rounds here formed part of the great Pattern of Cloghane after the Mount Brandon pilgrimage, described as "now almost extinct".SMR KE035-024 ↗
Tuosist pattern· Co. Kerry feast of St Killian (8 July) · St Killian· held Listed among surviving modern patterns, held on the feast of St Killian.Wikipedia ↗
Holy Trinity Well, Ballycannon· Ballycannon, Co. Kilkenny second Sunday in July · Holy Trinity· held O'Kelly (1969) wrote that a pattern was still held on the second Sunday in July at Holy Trinity Well.SMR KK013-085 ↗
Tobar San Séain (St James's Well), Mill Island· Mill Island, Co. Kilkenny last Sunday in July · St James· lapsed The pattern day was the last Sunday in July until the early years of the 20th century.SMR KK026-011 ↗
Holy spring, Fawn· Fawn (Leitrim By.), Co. Leitrim Garland Sunday, the last Sunday in July· lapsed A pattern was held here on Garland Sunday until the 1850s, when the devotion moved to a well nearer Kiltoghert church.SMR LE027-136 ↗
Holy well, Drumharkan Glebe· Drumharkan Glebe, Co. Leitrim last Sunday in July ("Garlic Sunday")· lapsed A pattern was held on the last Sunday in July until about 1860, when it was transferred to Kiltoghert.SMR LE033-023 ↗
Holy well, Kiltoghert· Kiltoghert, Co. Leitrim end of July· lapsed The well had a pattern at the end of July until about 1910 but is now disused in a farmyard.SMR LE027-079003 ↗
St James's Well, Tervoe· Tervoe, Co. Limerick 25 July · St James the Greater· lapsed Formerly a pattern was held here on 25 July, St James's Day.SMR LI004-017 ↗
Croagh Patrick (Reek Sunday)· Co. Mayo last Sunday in July (Reek Sunday, also called Garland Sunday) · St Patrick· held Thousands of pilgrims climb Croagh Patrick each Reek Sunday, many barefoot, for Masses at the summit chapel and rounding rituals at the cairns.Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Brideswell· Brideswell, Co. Roscommon 31 July (1830s); revived pattern at the end of July; Brideswell Pattern Festival on Garland Sunday (Wikipedia)· held O'Donovan recorded a pattern on 31 July, and the record notes a revived pattern held at the end of July.SMR RO048-108001 ↗ · Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Kilmore (Athleague)· Kilmore (Athlone North By., Athleague East ED), Co. Roscommon last Sunday in July· lapsed A pattern was held on the last Sunday in July until the 1960s at least.SMR RO044-013001 ↗
Holy well, Scor More· Scor More, Co. Roscommon 30 July · St Patrick· lapsed The pattern was held on 30 July in the 1830s; the spring is now enclosed and no longer venerated.SMR RO016-047 ↗
Toberakay, Cornalee· Cornalee, Co. Roscommon the three Sundays before Garland Sunday· not stated Patterns were held on the three Sundays before Garland Sunday, according to Kelly (1907).SMR RO045-222001 ↗
Holy well, Alternan Park· Alternan Park, Co. Sligo Garland Sunday, the last Sunday in July· not stated Local information says the traditional pattern to the well was held on Garland Sunday.SMR SL011-057 ↗
Tobernalt Holy Well· Co. Sligo Garland Sunday· held Pilgrims from surrounding counties come to Tobernalt on Garland Sunday, when a day-long schedule of devotions is held.Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Churchfield· Churchfield, Co. Tipperary 25 July· held The annual pattern day is 25 July, and the well and pattern were restored in 1991.SMR TS059-015 ↗
Holy well, Ballynevin· Ballynevin, Co. Waterford 9-11 July· lapsed A pattern was held here from 9 to 11 July in the 19th century.SMR WA003-051002 ↗
Holy well, Gorteen· Gorteen (Decies Without Drum By.), Co. Waterford on or around 19 July· held The pattern died out in 1919 but was resumed about 1980 and is held on or around 19 July.SMR WA031-014 ↗
Holy well, Monalummery· Monalummery, Co. Waterford 26 July· held A pattern is held here on 26 July, the well's veneration apparently developing from the 1950s.SMR WA035-028 ↗
St Declan's pattern, Ardmore· Co. Waterford eve and feast of St Declan (24 July) · St Declan· held Listed among surviving modern patterns; a fair on St Declan's Eve or Day at Ardmore is recorded as early as 1611.Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Kerloge· Kerloge, Co. Wexford St James' Day, 25 July· lapsed A pattern was held at the well on St James' Day until about 1820.SMR WX042-006003 ↗
Holy well, Killann· Killann, Co. Wexford 26 July· lapsed A pattern was performed at the well on 26 July until about 1824.SMR WX018-011 ↗
Holy well, Tomhaggard· Tomhaggard, Co. Wexford 25 July· lapsed The pattern on 25 July had been discontinued since about 1820, but the well is still maintained.SMR WX047-049 ↗
Holy well, Tomhaggard (second well)· Tomhaggard, Co. Wexford 26 July· held O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 26 July, and the record says it is still held on that date.SMR WX047-051 ↗
Holy well, Woodtown· Woodtown (Bargy By.), Co. Wexford 6 July· lapsed The pattern was held on 6 July until about 1810.SMR WX042-022 ↗
St Mary Magdalene's Well, Maudlintown· Maudlintown (Forth By.), Co. Wexford 22 July · St Mary Magdalene· lapsed A pattern was held at the well on 22 July until about 1790.SMR WX037-040 ↗
St Mary's Well, Ryland Lower· Ryland Lower, Co. Wexford 22 July · St Mary Magdalen (from the date)· lapsed A pattern was held here on 22 July until about 1810; the well is still venerated.SMR WX009-003003 ↗
Holy well, Leitrim· Leitrim, Co. Wicklow 25 July, St James' Day · St James· not stated The site of a holy well with a pattern on St James' Day, 25 July.SMR WI022-011002 ↗
August · 63
Holy well, Derrynalester· Derrynalester, Co. Cavan 13 August· held The record states that patterns are held here annually on 13 August.SMR CV003-013 ↗
St Augustine's Well· Carrowkeel (Corcomroe By.), Co. Clare St Augustine's Day, 28 August · St Augustine· lapsed A pattern on St Augustine's Day once drew large crowds of pilgrims, with horse-racing, up until the 1940s.SMR CL015-028 ↗
Malin Well· Ballygorman, Co. Donegal 15 August ("Malin Well Fair"); also St John's Eve per an 1814 account · St Moriallagh· not stated A pattern called "Malin Well Fair" was held on 15 August at this shore well near Malin Head, described as having tents and drinking but no praying.SMR DG002-003 ↗
Holy well, Burrow (Malahide)· Burrow (Coolock By., Malahide ED), Co. Dublin 18 August· not stated Ó Danachair (1958) gives the pattern day as 18 August.SMR DU015-007002 ↗
Holy well, Grallagh· Grallagh, Co. Dublin first Sunday in August· lapsed In former times a pattern day was held here on the first Sunday in August.SMR DU007-001002 ↗
Holy well, Malahide· Malahide, Co. Dublin 15 August· not stated Ó Danachair (1958) gives the pattern day as 15 August.SMR DU012-023001 ↗
Holy well, the Burrow, Portrane· Burrow (Nethercross By.), Co. Dublin Lammas Sunday· lapsed Formerly the site of the large "Pattern of Portrane" held on Lammas Sunday, which local people still recalled with regret in the 1930s.SMR DU008-029 ↗
Holy well, Tobertown· Tobertown, Co. Dublin 15 August· not stated Ó Danachair (1958) recorded patterns held here annually on 15 August.SMR DU001-003003 ↗
Holy well, Abbeypark· Abbeypark, Co. Galway 28 August· not stated A pattern day was traditionally held here on 28 August.SMR GA088-002 ↗
Holy well, Kiltormer East· Kiltormer East, Co. Galway first Sunday in August (Garland Sunday) per the OS Letters; last Sunday of August per the Schools' Collection· not stated The sources disagree on the day: the OS Letters say Garland Sunday, while the Schools' Collection says the last Sunday of August, with stations on the three Fridays before.SMR GA099-123 ↗
Holy well, Letterbrickaun· Letterbrickaun, Co. Galway 15 August ("Pattern Fair" day)· lapsed Local tradition says the well was frequented on 15 August, Pattern Fair day, until it "seized up".SMR GA012-003 ↗
Máméan pilgrimage· Co. Galway St Patrick's Day, Good Friday and the first Sunday in August · St Patrick· held A St Patrick pilgrimage in the pass of Máméan that had almost died out by the mid-1900s was revived in 1979 and now takes place three times a year.Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Cill Mhuire· Cill Mhuire (Tc An Mhín Aird), Co. Kerry 29 August· lapsed Rounds are still made on 29 August, the day on which a pattern was formerly held.SMR KE054-062001 ↗
Holy well, Gortamullin· Gortamullin, Co. Kerry 15 August · Our Lady· held A pattern is held on 15 August, the feast of Our Lady, when a major fair is also held in the town.SMR KE093-012 ↗
Toberfeaghna, Garranes· Garranes (Glanarought By., Banawn ED), Co. Kerry 29 August · St Fiachna· lapsed A pattern in honour of St Fiachna on 29 August was abolished about 1820, though the well was still visited for eye cures in 1841.SMR KE102-038004 ↗
Toberreendoney, Gortdromagownagh· Gortdromagownagh, Co. Kerry 15 August· lapsed The Knockanure pattern day of 15 August began as a procession to this well, but by the 1930s people stayed in the village instead.SMR KE011-011 ↗
Lady Well, Brackagh· Brackagh, Co. Kildare Lady Day in Harvest; in August per Jackson · Our Lady· lapsed The OS Letters record stations here on Lady Day in Harvest, and Jackson (1979-80) says a pattern was held in August.SMR KD002-002 ↗
Holy well, Brabstown· Brabstown (Crannagh By.), Co. Kilkenny 15 August· lapsed Carrigan (1905) records a pattern formerly held here on 15 August.SMR KK018-038001 ↗
Holy well, Burnchurch· Burnchurch, Co. Kilkenny first Sunday of August· lapsed A pattern was held here on the first Sunday of August until the early 19th century, though people disputed whether the true feast was 1 or 3 August.SMR KK023-053003 ↗
Holy well, Skirk· Newtown Or Skirk, Co. Laois 15 August· lapsed Skirk was much frequented by pilgrims on the pattern day, 15 August, until about 1830.SMR LA021-047001 ↗
Holy well, Killarga· Killarga, Co. Leitrim 15 August · Arguill (local tradition)· not stated The saint is locally called Arguill and the pattern is held on 15 August.SMR LE015-105001 ↗
Tober Mhuire, Drumoghty More· Drumoghty More, Co. Leitrim between 15 August and 8 September · Our Lady· lapsed There was a pattern at Mary's Well, held between 15 August and 8 September, until about 1800.SMR LE028-065002 ↗
Holy well, Craggs· Craggs, Co. Limerick 14-15 August· lapsed A great pattern with bonfires was formerly held on 14-15 August, and rounds are still made at the well on 15 August.SMR LI010-078 ↗
Holy well, Fantstown· Fantstown, Co. Limerick 15 August· lapsed A pattern held on 15 August was abolished about 1820 following the murder of the parish priest.SMR LI048-002002 ↗
Holy well, Rathcahill East· Rathcahill East, Co. Limerick 15 August· not stated O'Donovan in 1840 said the pattern here on 15 August was "still partly continued".SMR LI044-006 ↗
Holy well, Skagh· Skagh, Co. Limerick 15 August· lapsed The pattern was discontinued about 1880, but 15 August is still a day of devotion when the well is decorated with flowers and candles.SMR LI030-026 ↗
Holy well, Templeathea West· Templeathea West, Co. Limerick 24 August, the feast of St Bartholomew · St Bartholomew· lapsed A pattern on St Bartholomew's day, patron of Athea parish, was discontinued in the 1880s.SMR LI034-005 ↗
Lady's Well, Ballylanders· Ballylanders, Co. Limerick 15 August · Our Lady· held The pattern on 15 August is described as the largest in the county, with parades, games and dances as well as devotions at the well.SMR LI049-179003 ↗ · Wikipedia ↗
Tober Gobnait, Ballynahinch· Ballynahinch, Co. Limerick 3 August · St Gobnait· not stated Westropp (1904-5) recorded a pattern at Tober Gobnait on 3 August.SMR LI040-110 ↗
Tobermacduagh, Darragh More· Darragh More, Co. Limerick 31 August· lapsed A pattern was held up to about 1820 on 31 August, still known as the saint's day.SMR LI059A002 ↗
Holy well, Capnagower· Capnagower, Co. Mayo 15 August · St Bridget· lapsed Although dedicated to St Bridget, the well's pattern was held on 15 August; it is no longer celebrated but is still remembered locally.SMR MA085-012002 ↗
Pattern of Urlaur, Kilmovee· Co. Mayo feast of St Dominic (4 August) · St Dominic· held Listed among surviving modern patterns, held on the feast of St Dominic.Wikipedia ↗
St Patrick's Well, Holywell Lower· Holywell Lower, Co. Mayo first Sunday in August · St Patrick· not stated A pattern or prayer cycle was traditionally held here each year on the first Sunday in August.SMR MA103-003002 ↗
Toberarraght, Lurga Lower· Lurga Lower, Co. Mayo 11 August · St Attracta· not stated The well is dedicated to St Attracta, and the OS Letters give the traditional pattern day as 11 August.SMR MA063-043001 ↗
Holy well, Castlekeeran· Castlekeeran, Co. Meath first Sunday of August· held The main pattern is held on the first Sunday of August, a Lughnasa occasion, when the water's curative powers are believed greatest.SMR ME016-050 ↗
Holy well, Ministown· Ministown, Co. Meath second Sunday in August· lapsed The pattern, with rosaries said while circling the well, was held on the second Sunday in August but had stopped before the 1930s.SMR ME021-013 ↗
Lady Well, Slane Castle Demesne· Slanecastle Demesne, Co. Meath 15 August · Our Lady· held A pattern is still held on 15 August, the only day the well is generally open to visitors.SMR ME019-061 ↗
Holy well, Mullanderg· Mullanderg, Co. Monaghan two days around 30 August· lapsed Folk memory recalls a two-day pattern around 30 August until the well was closed in 1836.SMR MO003-018001 ↗
Holy well, Kilclonfert· Kilclonfert, Co. Offaly 15 August· not stated Pattern day is held on 15 August (Davies 1942).SMR OF010-022 ↗
St Molua's Well, Roscomroe· Roscomroe, Co. Offaly 4 August · St Molua· not stated Feehan (1979) says a pattern was held at St Molua's well in the graveyard on 4 August.SMR OF039-055002 ↗
Holy well, Ballinaboy· Ballinaboy, Co. Roscommon at night between 15 August and 9 September· not stated Patterns were held at night between 15 August and 9 September.SMR RO040-016 ↗
Holy well, Cloonboyoge· Cloonboyoge, Co. Roscommon between 15 August and 8 September· held The well is still venerated and a pattern is held between 15 August and 8 September.SMR RO022-046 ↗
Holy well, Kilmacroy· Kilmacroy, Co. Roscommon between 15 August and 8 September· lapsed A well where the pattern was held between 15 August and 8 September was venerated in the 19th century.SMR RO001-008 ↗
Tober Nual, Cloonmurly· Cloonmurly, Co. Roscommon 15 August· not stated A well with an ash rag tree where a pattern was held on 15 August.SMR RO040-017 ↗
Holy well, Achonry· Achonry, Co. Sligo 15 August· held Local information in 2002 said the traditional pattern day is still observed on 15 August.SMR SL032-188006 ↗
Holy well, Clogher· Clogher, Co. Sligo 11 August · St Attracta· not stated Traditionally associated with St Attracta, with the pattern day on 11 August.SMR SL046-013001 ↗
Holy well, Lattin West· Lattin West, Co. Tipperary 15 August · Blessed Virgin Mary· lapsed The OS Letters said the pattern to this Marian well, held on 15 August, had been discontinued.SMR TS066-044003 ↗
Holy well, Mullauns· Mullauns, Co. Tipperary 15 August, the feast of the Assumption· not stated The pattern on 15 August saw men visit the well in the morning and women in the evening.SMR TN041-064 ↗
Holy well, Toureen· Toureen, Co. Tipperary 1 August· not stated The record gives the pattern day as 1 August.SMR TS075-023005 ↗
St Anne's Well, Goldengrove· Goldengrove, Co. Tipperary 15 August · St Anne· not stated A pattern to St Anne's well was held on 15 August.SMR TN040-012003 ↗
Holy well, Ballylane· Ballylane, Co. Waterford 15 August· lapsed A pattern was formerly held at this spring on 15 August; it is not frequented now.SMR WA038-035 ↗
Holy well, Bawnagarrane· Bawnagarrane, Co. Waterford 15 August ("Lá Muire na Gráinse")· lapsed A pattern on 15 August, known as Lá Muire na Gráinse, was held at a well whose location is now unknown.SMR WA038-054 ↗
Holy well, Knockgarraun· Knockgarraun (Sergeant), Co. Waterford 15 August· lapsed Patterns were formerly held here on 15 August.SMR WA022-039 ↗
Holy well, Moord· Moord, Co. Waterford 24 August· lapsed Patterns were held here on 24 August until 1812.SMR WA037-031 ↗
Holy well, Park (Upperthird)· Park (Upperthird By.), Co. Waterford 15 August· lapsed A pattern was held here on 15 August until it was suppressed in 1825.SMR WA002-040004 ↗
Tobermíonad, Sarsfieldstown· Sarsfieldstown, Co. Westmeath first Sunday of August· not stated The Schools' Collection records a pattern at Meenan's well on the first Sunday of August.SMR WM020-122 ↗
Holy well, Ballybrennan Little· Ballybrennan Little, Co. Wexford 27 August· not stated O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 27 August.SMR WX048-003 ↗
Holy well, Coolstuff· Coolstuff, Co. Wexford 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption· not stated O'Donovan recorded the pattern held here every year on 15 August.SMR WX041-011 ↗
Holy well, Eardownes Great· Eardownes Great, Co. Wexford 15 August, the feast of the Assumption · Blessed Virgin· not stated The pattern was held on 15 August and the pilgrimage route ended at this well.SMR WX053-018 ↗
Holy well, Kildavin Lower· Kildavin Lower, Co. Wexford 1 August· lapsed The pattern was held on 1 August but had been discontinued since about 1820.SMR WX042-014 ↗
Holy well, Kilmallock· Kilmallock, Co. Wexford 15 August· lapsed O'Donovan recorded the pattern on 15 August, but there is no local memory of it now.SMR WX032-006 ↗
Holy well, Ballymoney· Ballymoney (Ballinacor South By.), Co. Wicklow 15 August· not stated Price (1946) says a pattern was held here on 15 August.SMR WI034-005 ↗
Lady's Well, Ballymanus Upper· Ballymanus Upper, Co. Wicklow 15 August · Our Lady· lapsed O'Curry described a great pattern day on 15 August, held annually until it ceased in 1798.SMR WI024-010 ↗
September · 20
"The Pattern" well, Ballynakilla· Ballynakilla (Bear By., Killaconenagh Par.), Co. Cork the Sunday nearest the feast of St Michael · St Michael· not stated Associated with St Michael and known locally as "the pattern", with a pattern day on the Sunday nearest his feast.SMR CO128-029 ↗
Holy well, Tyrrelstown· Tyrrelstown, Co. Dublin 8 September· lapsed A great pattern with up to eighty tents was once kept here on 8 September, but it had to be stopped because of the conduct of those attending.SMR DU013-009 ↗
Holy well, Tobergrellan· Tobergrellan, Co. Galway 29 September· not stated The OS Letters describe a once "most miraculous spring" where a pattern was held on 29 September.SMR GA087-212 ↗
Ballyheigue pattern· Co. Kerry 8 September · Nativity of Mary· held Listed among surviving modern patterns, held on the feast of the Nativity of Mary.Wikipedia ↗
Holy well, Baile Mór Thiar· Baile Mór Thiar, Co. Kerry Michaelmas· lapsed A pattern was formerly held on Michaelmas and rounds are still made by a few, per Ó Danachair (1960).SMR KE053-056 ↗
Holy well, Ballynageragh· Ballynageragh, Co. Kerry Michaelmas · St Michael· lapsed A pattern at Michaelmas once brought large crowds for rounds, games and dancing; the well is still visited occasionally.SMR KE015-084 ↗
Holy well, Cahersiveen· Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry 14 September· lapsed The OS Name Books record a pattern formerly held here on 14 September, with rounds on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings.SMR KE079-038 ↗
St Michael's Well, Dungeagan· Dungeagan, Co. Kerry 29 September · St Michael· held A major pattern of devotions, games and dancing used to be held on 29 September, and the record says the pattern day is still observed locally.SMR KE097-029 ↗
Tobar an Chillín, Coolaghmore· Coolaghmore, Co. Kilkenny first Sunday in September· held O'Kelly (1985) wrote that a pattern is held at the "little church well" on the first Sunday in September.SMR KK030-004008 ↗
Holy well, Clonagh· Clonagh, Co. Limerick 9 September · St Kieran of Clonmacnoise· not stated The OS Letters record an annual pattern here in honour of St Kieran on 9 September.SMR LI028-067 ↗
Holy well, Bobsville· Bobsville, Co. Meath 14 September· lapsed The pattern day is 14 September, but no pattern is held there now.SMR ME015-056011 ↗
Holy well, Rathlihen· Rathlihen, Co. Offaly 8 September · Blessed Virgin Mary· not stated The well is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and its annual pattern day is 8 September.SMR OF024-040001 ↗
Holy well, Churchacres· Churchacres, Co. Roscommon 8 and 9 September· held The pattern was traditionally held on 8 and 9 September and is still continued.SMR RO004-002002 ↗
Holy well, Cappoquin Demesne· Cappoquin Demesne, Co. Waterford 8 September· lapsed A pattern on 8 September had been discontinued before the end of the 19th century.SMR WA021-015 ↗
Holy well, Churchquarter· Churchquarter (Coshmore And Coshbride By.), Co. Waterford 14 September · Holy Cross· lapsed John O'Donovan recorded a pattern on 14 September in honour of the Holy Cross in the early 19th century.SMR WA033-005 ↗
Holy well, Kilmacomb· Kilmacomb, Co. Waterford 21 September · St Mathew or St John the Baptist (disputed)· not stated Power thought the well dedicated to St Mathew because the pattern was held on 21 September.SMR WA027-006004 ↗
Holy well, Ballymore· Ballymore (Ballaghkeen By.), Co. Wexford 27 September· lapsed Patterns were held at the well on 27 September until about 1820.SMR WX033-008004 ↗
Holy well, Bush· Bush (Forth By., Rosslare ED), Co. Wexford 29 September· lapsed The pattern was held on 29 September until it was suppressed about 1830.SMR WX048-005 ↗
Holy well, Killincooly Beg· Killincooly Beg, Co. Wexford around 27 September· lapsed Patterns were held around 27 September until about 1900; the well was restored in 1921.SMR WX028-002 ↗
Kilnenor Well, Tomcoyle Hill· Tomcoyle Hill, Co. Wexford 8 September · probably the Blessed Virgin Mary (from the date)· lapsed A pattern was held here on 8 September until 1798, and veneration had ceased by 1940.SMR WX003-008002 ↗
October · 6
Holy well, Castlegar East· Castlegar East, Co. Galway 15 October (St Cuan's feast day) · St Cuan· not stated The Schools' Collection records an annual pattern here on St Cuan's feast day, 15 October.SMR GA061-023001 ↗
Holy well, Corker· Corker, Co. Galway 20 October· held The record states that a pattern is held here on 20 October each year.SMR GA114-057003 ↗
Holy well, Kilcolman· Kilcolman (Shanid By.), Co. Limerick 29 October· lapsed A pattern on 29 October was observed in the 1840s but had ceased by the mid-1950s.SMR LI019-187 ↗
Holy well, Churchtown (Tacumshin)· Churchtown (Forth By., Tacumshin ED), Co. Wexford 21 October· lapsed O'Donovan recorded the pattern date as 21 October, but it was not being observed even then.SMR WX053-003 ↗
Holy well, Mulmontry· Mulmontry, Co. Wexford 21 October· lapsed The pattern was held on 21 October until 1800.SMR WX036-036001 ↗
St Colman's Well, Bola Beg· Bola Beg, Co. Wexford 27 October · St Colman· not stated A drystone well approached by steps where the pattern was held on 27 October.SMR WX014-011002 ↗
November · 5
Holy well, Rossagh· Rossagh East, Co. Cork 24 November· lapsed Jones (1910) wrote that a pattern was held at a well beside Rossagh church on 24 November yearly, "but has now long died out".SMR CO017-113 ↗
Tobermartin, Baile an Ístínigh· Baile An Ístínigh, Co. Kerry rounds on St Martin's Day, 11 November · St Martin· lapsed Rounds were made on Easter Sunday and St Martin's Day, with a tradition of a former pattern with games and dancing.SMR KE043-246 ↗
Holy well, Anatrim· Anatrim, Co. Laois 3 November· lapsed The pattern day of 3 November was held at the well until the 1830s.SMR LA016-016002 ↗
Holy well, Cousinstown· Cousinstown (Bargy By.), Co. Wexford 25 November· lapsed The pattern was held on 25 November until about 1800 and had been forgotten by 1940.SMR WX047-033 ↗
Holy well, Rathmacknee Great· Rathmacknee Great, Co. Wexford a whole week beginning 11 November· lapsed The pattern lasted a whole week from 11 November until it was abolished about 1810.SMR WX042-029003 ↗
December · 5
Holy well, Nohaval Upper· Nohaval Upper, Co. Cork 11, 12 and 13 December· not stated In 1934 a pattern was recorded as held here annually for three days, 11 to 13 December.SMR CO029-033003 ↗
Tobar Íosa, Caherabbey Upper· Caherabbey Upper, Co. Tipperary Christmas Eve· lapsed A 1993 sign at the well says its pattern day was Christmas Eve, observed until the end of the 19th century.SMR TS075-044001 ↗
Holy well, An Móta· An Móta, Co. Waterford 6 December· lapsed A pattern on 6 December was abolished about 1830, though the well was still venerated at the end of the century.SMR WA036-007 ↗
Holy well, Craigue Little· Craigue Little, Co. Wexford 10 December· lapsed The pattern was held annually on 10 December until about 1800.SMR WX046-030 ↗
St Nicholas' Well, Clonmines· Clonmines, Co. Wexford 6 December · St Nicholas· not stated O'Donovan recorded the pattern at St Nicholas' Well on 6 December.SMR WX045-012008 ↗
Movable feasts and undated · 20
St Patrick's Well, Killeter· Killeter, Co. Cavan not recorded · St Patrick· lapsed Patterns were held at St Patrick's Well until the mid-1970s, according to local information.SMR CV040-033 ↗
Holy well, Garrynagry· Garrynagry, Co. Clare September or October· not stated Locally believed to cure eye complaints and to have a pattern in September or October.SMR CL033-043 ↗
Tobermoon· Kilmoon West, Co. Clare annual pattern day (date not recorded)· lapsed Local residents said in 1998 that the well was in use until at least the 1940s, when it was the focus of an annual pattern day.SMR CL008-049003 ↗
Holy well, Corrafaireen· Corrafaireen, Co. Galway date unknown· lapsed Pilgrims walked around the well on the pattern day, which a local bishop stopped in the 18th century after a man was killed in the annual faction fight.SMR GA071-023002 ↗
Holy well, Drumacoo· Drumacoo, Co. Galway two consecutive Mondays and the intervening Thursday· held There is a local tradition of a pattern performed on two consecutive Mondays and the Thursday between, seeking cures for injuries and bleeding.SMR GA103-118005 ↗
Holy well, An Baile Riabhach· An Baile Riabhach, Co. Kerry not recorded (rounds on Easter Sunday)· lapsed A pattern with games and dancing was held until about the turn of the 20th century, and rounds are still made on Easter Sunday.SMR KE043-141 ↗
Holy well, Cill Rialaigh· Cill Rialaigh, Co. Kerry Good Friday· lapsed A pattern was formerly held here on Good Friday, but the site ceased to be visited after the 1930s.SMR KE097-059 ↗
Holy wells, Ballynakilly· Ballynakilly (Iveragh By., Derriana ED), Co. Kerry Good Fridays· lapsed Two stone-lined wells and an old tree were focal points for a Good Friday pattern held until the 1950s.SMR KE081-023001 ↗
Toberavilla, Behaghane· Behaghane, Co. Kerry three days (dates not given) · St Crohane· lapsed The well and sacred tree were the main assembly point of the three-day pattern of Kilcrohane, in decline since the mid-19th century.SMR KE106-032003 ↗
Holy well, Carrick· Carrick (Rathernan ED), Co. Kildare annual (date not given)· lapsed A pattern was held here annually up to the 1880s.SMR KD018-015 ↗
Holy well, Demesne· Demesne, Co. Kildare Trinity Sunday· held Frequented on Trinity Sunday per the OS Letters and still the site of a pattern that day according to Jackson (1979-80), when pilgrims drink the water, considered lucky.SMR KD008-012 ↗
Holy well, Johnswell· Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny not recorded· lapsed Bishop Marum suppressed the pattern altogether, although the pilgrimage around the spring continued for many years after.SMR KK015-009 ↗
St John's Well, Cooliska· Cooliska, Co. Limerick not recorded · St John the Baptist· lapsed A pattern with sports and horse-races was held here until about 1850.SMR LI037-071 ↗
Holy well, Irishtown· Irishtown (Duleek Upper By., Moorechurch Par.), Co. Meath not recorded · St Patrick· lapsed A pattern came here from Julianstown in the 19th century until the last was held in 1912.SMR ME028-063 ↗
Holy well, Ballyheashill· Ballyheashill, Co. Offaly annual (date not given)· lapsed A large annual pattern, attended even by visitors from Dublin, was held here until about eighty years before the record was made.SMR OF004-026 ↗
Holy well, Barnabrack· Barnabrack, Co. Sligo not recorded· lapsed Patterns here ceased in the 1860s.SMR SL019-141001 ↗
Toberlaghteen, Donaskeagh· Donaskeagh, Co. Tipperary Corpus Christi Thursday· lapsed A pattern was held annually on Corpus Christi Thursday until it was abolished.SMR TS059-055002 ↗
Bride's Well, Brideswell Big· Brideswell Big, Co. Wexford not recorded· lapsed A pattern was held at Bride's Well until about 1800, according to O'Donovan.SMR WX006-038001 ↗
Holy well, Genstown· Genstown, Co. Wexford Trinity Sunday· lapsed The pattern held on Trinity Sunday had been discontinued since about 1800.SMR WX052-011 ↗
Holy well, Newtownboswell· Newtownboswell, Co. Wicklow Trinity Sunday· not stated The pattern day was held on Trinity Sunday (Price 1967).SMR WI019-020 ↗