A Stop Off At St. Hugh's
On the way home from Cavan Burren it's quite a tradition for me to stop off at St. Hugh's, Leitrim, quite close to Drumshambo just off of the Dowra to Drumshambo road. Four of us took this detour this time Here we can visit St. Hugh's Well which is this place and St. Hugh's Sweathouse which is this structure Approaching the Sweathouse is very pretty any time of the year. A second bridge to get closer and then explore here and wonder what once went on here The sound of the small but busy burn, plus bird sing calls any visitor to relax here. Now to the well, and on the way there Rowan blossom is abundant and very fragrant Same with Hawthorn blossom. At the well we must take a sip ... but with the rich iron in the water, its a bit like rusty nails. You may wonder about this sign but I am not keen on coins or any metal being put into a well despite it's ancient tradition. Several la