Holy well in Kilmurry

According to Power (1952, 131) the church of Kilmurry (WA030-071----) might be found close to the house of a John O'Donnell, with a holy well called Tobar Mhuire nearby. It remains unlocated. Power, Rev. P. (1952) The placenames of the Decies. (second ed.) Cork University Press. Date of upload/revision: 11th August, 2011. Compiled by: Michael Moore.

Linked to St. Mary (Tobar Mhuire), the well is traditionally associated with healing and pilgrimage, common features of early Christian holy wells in Ireland. No specific local cure or tradition is recorded, but such wells were often sites of votive offerings and seasonal rituals.