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Holy well described by O'Hare (2000, 67-8) as; 'The OSNB (1841 Molahiffe) refers to the presence of a blessed well" called Tobberuan (from Tobar Ruadhain or St Rodanus's Well') in the northern portion of the townland of Dromore. It appears that some confusion may have occurred between this townland and the townland of…

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Holy well described by O'Hare (2000, 67-8) as; 'The OSNB (1841 Molahiffe) refers to the presence of a blessed well" called Tobberuan (from Tobar Ruadhain or St Rodanus's Well') in the northern portion of the townland of Dromore. It appears that some confusion may have occurred between this townland and the townland of Gurteenroe immediately to the west, for the site of the well is identified locally as having been located in Gurteenroe townland, close to a circular enclosure and possible former Mass site. The OSNB (1841 Molahiffe 1 36) records that the well, from which flowed a small stream, was about 10 links (c. 2m) in diameter. It also refers to a stone trough "of great antiquity in the well: It is cut in the form of a round basin [KE048-117001-] about 12" (0.3m) diameter and 6" (0.15m) deep. There are rounds or stations performed here on Good Friday by the inhabitants. The area has now been drained, however a spring is still visible bubbling to the surface. The water forms a steam which flows north along the north-south field fence which lies immediately to the north of the spring. The undulating land is under pasture. Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 29 April 2022

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE048-117

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