Holy well in Murorgán

Toberyline/Tobar Flainn: Located at the base of the sea cliffs immediately S of Brandon point. It is a 'clear spring in a rock crevice below high tide level' (Ó Danachair 1960, 72) and was visited on June 29th as part of a turas which also included Turrasyline (KE026-003----), 500m to SW. The Co. Kerry Field Club (1948) noted that the site was visited on New Years Day. The well is not easily accessible and was not inspected during this survey. See attached photographs of holy well courtesy of Amanda Clarke. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 959. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

Linked to Saint Flann, the well was traditionally visited on June 29th, the saint's feast day, for healing and protection. Locally, it was believed to have curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin.