HOLY WELL: TOBERNASOOL in Killee

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 healing and protection, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. Pilgrimages to the site often involved the collection of water for blessings or the leaving of small offerings such as coins or ribbons.