Holy well in Kill St. Lawrence

According to Power (1906, 82) there was a holy well called Tobar Naoimh Labhráis at Kill St. Lawrence. It remains unlocated. Power, Rev. P. (1906) The place-names of the Decies WAJ 9, 12-39, 80-106, 154-70, 228-65. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 07 January 2011

Linked to St. Lawrence, the holy well, Tobar Naoimh Labhráis, was traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage in the Kill St. Lawrence area. The name reflects the long-standing Christian tradition of dedicating wells to local saints for spiritual and physical cure.