What is recorded here

Holy well in Tír An Fhia is a natural rockpool on the west side of Cuan an Fhir Mhóir at high-water mark. Seen from the north, the pool shapes the letter P, which is why local people call it Tobairín P for Pádraig. A small crucifix sits in a crevice beside the water, giving the ordinary rockpool the edge of prayer.

At HWM on W side of Cuan an Fhir Mhóir. Known locally as Tobairín P (for Pádraig), it consists of a natural rockpool shaped like the letter P when viewed from N. There is a small crucifix in a crevice beside it (info. T. Robinson). Not visited. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Linked to Saint Patrick (Pádraig), the well is associated with Christian tradition and pilgrimage. The natural rockpool's shape and the presence of a crucifix suggest a long-standing devotional practice at the site.

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