Ag Triall ar an Tobar (2024 - 2024)

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.

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.

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.

There are many miracles mentioned in Ireland's history that drew the public attention. It's no surprise that there are miracles associated with many of our wells. Manchán Magan takes a look at the the power of miracles in today's world.

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.