The Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps document these wells, though what exists today is quite humble; five simple holes dug into the sand that serve as the holy wells. Local tradition holds that new wells are constantly being excavated, suggesting an ongoing spiritual practice that adapts to the shifting landscape. A turas, or ritual pilgrimage, still takes place here, keeping ancient customs alive in modern times.

The site holds particular significance as documented by O Muirgheasa in 1936, who recorded three named holy wells on the Cruit Islands: Tobar Bhrighde (St. Brigid’s Well), Tobar Mhuire (the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Well), and a third that remains nameless. The area also features three leachta, or stone cairns used for religious purposes, including one known as Leac Phroinseis (St. Francis’s flagstone), which hints at a possible Franciscan foundation on the island. The Leacht Mhor, the largest of these stone structures, once served a particularly intriguing purpose; sick individuals would be brought to sleep upon it for a single night, and if they managed to fall asleep, it was interpreted as a sign of their eventual recovery.

The site remains active for religious observance, with stations of prayer held annually on 15th August, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. Adding to the mystery of this sacred landscape, local lore speaks of an indecipherable inscription somewhere within Cruit graveyard, its meaning lost to time. The combination of wells, cairns, and continuing pilgrimage traditions makes this corner of An Chruit Uachtarach a remarkable example of Ireland’s living religious heritage, where pre-Christian and Christian practices have blended into a unique devotional landscape that continues to draw the faithful.