HOLY WELL: TOBERNASOOL in Carrowmacmea

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as HOLY WELL: TOBERNASOOL. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Linked to Saint Nasool, a lesser-known early Irish saint, the well at Tobernasool was traditionally visited for its healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being. Pilgrimages and rituals at the site may have continued into the 19th century, reflecting a blend of Christian devotion and local folklore.