Holy well in Tubbrid

According to Seán MacCarthaigh (I.T.A. Survey 1942), 'St. Brigids Well which it seems gave its original name to the place is situated at the eastern side of the road, coming past Broomley to Tracton'. Exact location not known. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to St. Brigid, the well is traditionally associated with her widespread cult in Ireland, known for its healing properties, particularly for eye ailments and female infertility. The site reflects the broader medieval and early modern tradition of holy wells as places of pilgrimage and votive offerings.