Holy Well (now dry)

At Cill Charna c. 2.5m N of a possible church (GA110-159001-). Described by Barry (1886, 493) as 'A dripping well…called “Tobarchora” '; correctly Tobar Charna. All that is visible today is a small circular hole, blocked by rubble, in S part of a ruined rectangular drystone enclosure (L 8m, Wth 7m) which is built of limestone flags set on edge. 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). Edited by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 3 February 2023

Linked to Saint Caran (Carna), the well, known as Tobar Charna, was traditionally associated with healing and protection. The name "Tobarchora" reflects its local significance, though its exact patron saint or specific cures are not clearly recorded.