Holy Well

Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. On lower NW slope of Musheramore Mountain; second well (9285) near summit. Well modernised in 1982 and stations of the cross erected on N side. Now enclosed in stone and concrete facade with concrete steps leading up to front. Recess over well holds statue of St John and petitions from pilgrims; coins in well. According to Broker (1937, 35), 'two holy wells in commonage of Muisire Mountain - one at top (for cattle) and one at foot (for christians). Rounds are made at them on St. John's Day- 24th June....five or six hundred come to the foothill well....Both wells are called Tobairín na bhFaithni, warts being cured by washing in them'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to Saint Gobnait, the well is traditionally associated with cures for eye ailments and protection against fire. The site reflects a blend of early Christian devotion and local folklore, with its modernization in 1982 preserving its sacred character amid changing times.