Whilst the second and third editions of the Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps marked this location as an abbey (catalogued as DG073-042001), no physical traces of the building remain today. The disappearance of such structures isn’t uncommon in Ireland, where centuries of weathering, agricultural activity, and stone robbing for other construction projects have erased many medieval religious sites from the landscape.

What does survive, however, is a holy well located slightly to the northwest of the former abbey site (DG073-042002). This sacred spring showcases traditional Irish well construction techniques, with its circular form lined with dry stone walling. The builders created the well without mortar at its base, allowing water to flow naturally through the gaps between stones. Above ground level, they added a penannular wall; a horseshoe-shaped structure built with mortar that partially encircles the well, leaving an opening for access.

Holy wells like this one often served as focal points for religious devotion long before and after the establishment of formal church sites. The proximity of the well to the lost abbey suggests a continuity of sacred use at this location, possibly dating back to pre-Christian times when natural springs were venerated. Today, the site stands as a reminder of Ireland’s layered religious heritage, where ancient water worship merged with Christian practice, creating unique ritual landscapes that dot the countryside.