Holy well in Ballynahow (ballycahill Par.)

Unlocated holy well within townland, Tobernamnamaha well mentioned in the OS letters (O'Flanagan 1930, 176). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Linked to an unidentified saint, the well Tobernamnamaha is traditionally associated with healing properties, particularly for skin ailments. Its name, meaning "well of the women," suggests a historical tradition of female patronage or pilgrimage.