Struell Holy Wells, Downpatrick, Ireland

The Struell wells were once worship sites for pagan gods, but they are strongly associated with St. Patrick. The four wells, once known throughout Europe for their ability to provide water through underground channels, are situated in a quiet valley near the ruins of an old chapel dedicated to Saint Patrick.
On the Friday before Lammas, mid-Summer's eve and on the Friday before Lammas, August 1, is Lammas Day (loafmassday), the festival of first wheat harvest. This was when hundreds of pilgrims visited Struell. While the oldest written reference to the wells can be found in 1306, none are known to have survived before 1600.
It is often associated with St. Patrick. The legend says that he came from Saul to soak in the waters. Legend has it that St. Patrick blessed the wells, and that he spent much of the night in the water singing psalms or spiritual songs. These wells almost certainly represent the fountain Slan, which is mentioned in Saint Fiacc’s hymn about St. Patrick.
Struell wells still attracts people looking for cures.

Redburn Country Park is a national forest park located in County Down, near Holywood.
The top of the hill is covered with scrub and grassland. You can enjoy pleasant walks all year, but spring is the best to see the incredible woodland carpet of bluebells and wood sorrel.
Woods are home to birds like tits, finches, and in summertime, blackcaps as well as willow warblers can be found in the scrubby and gorse area at the top. The park's most shy resident, the Red Squirrel is often seen in the open glades.