What is recorded here
On a rock called An tlfearnáin, to W of Birmore Island. Known locally as Tobar Bhréannáin, it consists of a natural pothole, exposed at low water, said to be a holy well. Not visited. (Robinson 1985, 53)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA089-001
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- What survives
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Cora na hAirde MóireHeadland · 1.5 mi
Cé an Aird Mhóir [Ardmore Quay]Quay/wharf · 2.0 mi
FornaisIsland · 2.6 mi
Cé Charna [Carna Quay]Quay/wharf · 2.8 mi
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