Access Guide
Introduction
- St Mochua’s well is located on Fergot Road about half a mile south of Derrynoose Church.
- Today, it is frequently visited by those with devotion to St Mochua, to bathe in the waters in hope of a cure.
- St Mochua is said to be powerful in the cure of eye complaints.
- Pilgrims arrive on three successive evenings after sunset, bathe in the waters and make devotion to the Saint.
- It is customary to leave some article at the well, generally the piece of cloth used in bathing.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Keady.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Portadown.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
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Comments
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- There is a level platform in front of the well.
Level Change (Well)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left and right of the well.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- There are also 2 medium steps leading into the well.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.