As the fear in Irish people spread, due to the feeling that there was something wrong with our water, that it was lacking and that it was something to pay for, a few of us started to take control. We began to investigate our amazing heritage of Irish Holy Wells. As we did this, we discovered that allot of these wells needed cleaning and maintenance. Thus the All is Well project was born. 

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Fact: there are over 3000 recorded Holy wells in Ireland. Let me put that into perspective, if you were to visit a different Holy Well every day, you would only reach and visit them all in 10 years.

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Fresh primary source water is like a precious gift. We should use do everything in our power to share and protect it for future generations. When we maintain our water, we are helping the planet, our land, our community, our families and ourselves.  Water is telling us to take a much deeper look at our selves. When we do look at our selves through the mirror of water, the message becomes crystal clear. We know that human life is directly connected to the quality of our water, both within and all around us. 

 

-WHAT ARE NATURAL SOURCES OF WATER-
There are a total of three natural sources of water. They are categorized as: rain water, underground water and surface water. Here is a look at each and what supplies these sources.

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1: Primary Source– Underground Water
These are the sources of water that basically you can’t see or can’t access easily. The important role underground water sources play in the water cycle is that they are the primary sources for human consumption. These underground bodies of water are often accessed through wells and when pressure under the surface is too great, this water is pushed up and out through springs. In Ireland over 3000 Holy Wells have been recorded in Ireland. This does not include private wells and springs. This water is minerally rich. Minerals help us absorb our nutrients from our food. It is these minerals that also provide the cures for our holy wells. In July 2012, a chemical analysis of the water at Tobar na nGealt (the Well of the Mad) located in County Kerry discovered that the water contained 55.6 ppb of the chemical lithium. Generally rivers contain only about 3 ppb of lithium. Lithium is used in psychiatric medication to treat major depressive disorders and reduces the risk of suicide.

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2: Secondary Source– Rain Water
Rain water includes other sources such as snow and additional types of precipitation. The precipitation that falls to the Earth is a major part of the water cycle as it replenishes both surface and underground water sources.

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3 Secondary Source – Surface Water
Easy to see and use, surface water is easily the most abundant supply of natural water. The downside is that most of the surface water on the planet is salt water so it is not ideal for drinking for most living species. Surface water does play an important part in our daily lives in addition to being a source of drinking water. Surface water is supplied by precipitation, springs and ice melting from higher elevations and glaciers. Healthy spring water loses its vitality when put into holding tanks or ponds, or by pumping it through pipes into our homes, schools and business offices. Stagnant or still water becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and microorganisms. Eradication of these pollutants by conventionally accepted methods of adding chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine create a new kind of poisoned water. The adverse health effects of fluoride, ( a toxic waste product from aluminum processing) and chlorine (may increase risk of cancer by 95% by drinking, inhalation or skin absorption) have been documented for years. Many children born with conditions, such as asthma or allergies or who have developed ADD, are linked to poor quality municipal drinking water.
 

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So as we travel we discover more wells and their amazing properties.Through them we are reclaiming our hertiage through the primary source water.ach well is minerally rich and affects change for health. We have discovered copper, magnesiusm, gold, silver, calcium, lithium, zinc, the list continues.   We discover more amazing stories from people at the wells and legends surrounding the wells. Through these our own stories are being written.. We find that we as irish are abundant in our water sources and through caring for this re-source we find the never ending resource in ourselves.

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How to Get Involved:

You can download our Handout on cleaning 

Find your local Holy Well and give it a good scrub

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Join the Enflaith.ie -Suil an Craic Walk through Ireland

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You Can purchase Holy Waters from Sacred Sites around Ireland.

You Can design your kit according to your preference.

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