Mushera Holy Well — Report the wrong picture

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Musheramore Mountain holds two wells: one at the top for cattle and one at the foot for Christians. Both are called Tobairín na bhFaithni, where washing cures warts. People still walk rounds on St. John's Day, though fewer climb to the top well now. The lower well keeps its stone roof and southern opening, waiting patiently for whoever remembers its name.

Near summit of Musheramore Mountain; second well (9291) on lower slopes to NW. Enclosed on three sides by wall of large stones; roofed with slabs upon which have been piled stones to form rough point; opening to S. Stone ledge inside partly covers well; some religious objects are placed on this. Now used infrequently. 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. Not many now go to the top 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 general healing. The small stone structure, known as a cairn or oratory, suggests a long-standing devotional practice, possibly pre-Christian in origin, later incorporated into Christian pilgrimage traditions.

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