Throughout centuries and across cultures, divining for water sources has played a role in providing communities with access to essential water supplies. While the mechanisms behind the divining process might not be fully understood, there are skilled practitioners successfully locating water-bearing formations. This traditional practice often relies on local knowledge, observation of the landscape, and an intuitive connection with the environment. By considering divining as a complementary approach to modern methods, such as geophysical surveys, we embrace a holistic approach to well drilling. Moreover, supporting water divining can preserve cultural heritage and honor the expertise of those who have mastered this ancient art.
Pictured is Donal Harte, who started the business in 1928 and used divining extensively to identify strong water sources.