Doctor Richard Barter: Hydropathy in Ireland
Dr. Richard Barter (1802-1870) was the founder and proprietor of St. Ann’s Hydropathic Establishment, the first in Ireland, located near Blarney in County Cork where he successfully treated illnesses using cold water as a therapeutic agent. He was a man of social conscience, respected and much liked hydropathist who was part of a growing Water Cure Movement. Archival images of St. Ann’s Hill, Hydropathic Establishment, Co. Cork show a very elegant building. Later he worked with colleagues for revival…
