Larry Kilcummins shares his memories of the pattern day at St Brendan’s Holy Well, the stories he
was told of cures that occurred there and he described the many connected features that are found
around this holy well.

Interviewee: Larry Kilcummins. Interviewer: Sally-Ann Barrett.



Podchraoladh 10: Tobar Naomh Breandán, Creagán an Ghrogaí, Béal Átha Ghártha
Roinneann Larry Kilcummins a chuimhní faoi Lá an Phatrúin ag Tobar Naomh Breandán, na scéalta a
insíodh dó faoin leigheas a tharla ann agus rinne sé cur síos ar chuid mhór de na gnéithe ceangailte
ar féidir aimsiú timpeall ar an tobar beannaithe seo.

Duine atá faoi agallamh: Larry Kilcummins. Agallóir: Sally-Ann Barrett

Noel Larkin recalls the stories told to him by his father about the traditions of Tobarmacduagh holy
well and describes its location and features, which have been largely obscured over the years.

Interviewee: Noel Larkin. Interviewer: Sally-Ann Barrett.



Podchraoladh 9: Tobar Mhic Duach, An Creigín, Baile na Cille
Déanann Noel Larkin athchuimhne ar na scéalta a d’inis a athair dó faoi na traidisiúin a bhaineann le
tobar beannaithe Thobar Mhic Duach agus déanann sé cur síos ar a láthair agus a ghnéithe, rudaí atá
dóiléir den chuid is mó tar éis na blianta.

Duine atá faoi agallamh: Noel Larkin. Agallóir: Sally-Ann Barrett

Sally Ann Barrett talks with St Grellans graveyard committee members and Bernie Doherty, Galway Community Archaeologist about this medieval parish church located on the outskirts of Ballinasloe.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Clare Besnoye and her niece Jessica Pavec Burke, owners of land surrounding Kilmeen, a medieval parish church and graveyard which is within the Ballydoogan Estate in East Galway.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Bernie Doherty, Lorraine Cooney, Mary Burke and Jarlath Canney at Temple Jarlath in the centre of Tuam Town. This recently conserved medieval church is greatly appreciated by locals and enthusiasts.

Sally Ann Barrett meets Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Freda Kenny and Reverend John Mc Ginty at St. Brendan's Cathedral,  Clonfert. A Monument beloved by archaeologists, historians and locals we hear about the many features that make this an extra special monument. 

Part 2 of a 2 part documentary exploring and celebrating the rich history of iron and metalwork in Ballinasloe and its hinterland.

Narrated by Sally-Ann Barrett and produced by Freeway Media and Communications.

'Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork' is a collaboration between Galway County Heritage Office, Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society and the artist collective Group 8. It is funded by Creative Ireland.

Project Leads: Conor Johnston, Chairperson of Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society, Zara Little-Campbell, Chairperson of Group 8 and Marie Mannion, Galway County Heritage Officer

Steering Group: Zara Little-Campbell, Conor Johnston, Marie Mannion - Galway County Heritage Officer,  Bernie Doherty - Galway Community Archaeologist, Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Padraic Kilduff, Cathal Lucas, Evelyn Donnellan, Oliver Donnellan, Emma Laffey, Joyce Little

Thanks to all the contributors in the meitheal.

Barbara Nic Dhonnacha spoke with Pádraig Dunworth, Eilín Peircín and Caoimhe Ní Chualáin about their involvement in the holy wells Audit that was recently undertaken in South Connemara by Galway County Council.  As part of that project an outdoor photographic exhibition and bi-lingual film was launched at Ionad Oidreachta Leitir Mullain during National Heritage Week 2025.  This work was recognised nationally when it won the Irish Language National Heritage Week Award.  In this podcast Padraig, Eilín and Caoimhne  talk about their involvement in the project and the impact it has had locally. 

This podcast was completed as part of the Audit of the Holy Wells of the County of Galway which is funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council.

Interviewer and Recorder: Barbara Nic Dhonnacha


Podchraolodh 8: Ceantar na nOileán, Comhar Chuigéal - Tionscadal na Toibreacha Beannaithe 

Labhair Barbara Nic Dhonnacha le Pádraig Dunworth, Eilín Peircín agus Caoimhe Ní Chualáin faoin baint a bhí acu le iniúchadh na toibreacha beannaithe a rinne Comhairle Chondae na Gaillimhe le gairid i gConamara Theas. 

Seoladh taispeántas grianghrafanna lasmuigh agus scannáin dhá-theangach ag Ionad Oidhreachta Leitir Mealláin i rith

Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta 2025.

Tugadh aitheantas náisiúnta don obair agus bronnadh gradam Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta air. San eagrán podchraoladh seo labhair Padraig, Eilín and Caoimhe faoin baint a bhí acu leis an tionscnamh agus a thionchar go áitiúil. 

Déanadh an podchraoladh seo mar chuid den iniúchadh ar toibreacha beannaithe Contae na Gaillimhe maoinithe ag an Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe.

Agallóir agus Taifeadóir: Barbara Nic Dhonnacha

Máirtín Davey visited the Tobar of Saint Ciaráin in Cill Chiaráin Connemara on the Pattern Day 9th of September 2025, where he spoke with a number of locals and the parish priest about the tradition of the pattern day, the annual Mass at the site, the importance of the holy well of St Ciaráin and the cures associated with it. 

This podcast was completed as part of the Audit of the Holy Wells of the County of Galway which is funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council.

Interviewer: Máirtín Davy          Recorder: Barbara Nic Dhonnacha



Podchraoladh 7: Tobar Chiaráin, Cill Chiaráin, Co. na Gaillimhe 

Thug Máirtín Davey cuairt ar Tobar Chiaráin i gCill Chiaráin ar Lá an bPátrún 9ú lá Meán Fómhar 2025, áit a labhair sé le daoine áitiúla agus an sagart paróiste faoi traidisiún an lá pátrún, an taifreann bhliaintúil ar an suíomh, tábhacht tobar beannaithe Naomh Chiarán agus na leighseanna a bhaineann leis.

Déanadh an podchraoladh seo mar chuid den iniúchadh ar toibreacha beannaithe Contae na Gaillimhe maoinithe ag an Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe.

Agallóir: Máirtín Davy    Taifeadóir: Barbara Nic Dhonnacha

Part 1 of a 2 part documentary exploring and celebrating the rich history of iron and metalwork in Ballinasloe and its hinterland.

Narrated by Sally-Ann Barrett and produced by Freeway Media and Communications.

'Forged in Fire: Ballinasloe's history of iron and metalwork' is a collaboration between Galway County Heritage Office, Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society and the artist collective Group 8. It is funded by Creative Ireland.

Project Leads: Conor Johnston, Chairperson of Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society, Zara Little-Campbell, Chairperson of Group 8 and Marie Mannion, Galway County Heritage Officer

Steering Group: Zara Little-Campbell, Conor Johnston, Marie Mannion - Galway County Heritage Officer,  Bernie Doherty - Galway Community Archaeologist, Dr. Christy Cunniffe, Padraic Kilduff, Cathal Lucas, Evelyn Donnellan, Oliver Donnellan, Emma Laffey, Joyce Little

Thanks to all the contributors in the meitheal.