What is recorded here

Tober Patrick is a holy well in marshy County Mayo, dedicated to St. Patrick and now enclosed by a modern concrete and stone wall. Water pipes enter from the east, diverting the ancient flow into human systems. The marsh likely gave up its clear water when the wall went up, transforming a wild drinking place into a managed ritual site.

In marshy area. Enclosed by modern concrete and stone wall, with water pipes in E. Dedicated to St. Patrick. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 656. Date of upload: 30 January 2014

Linked to St. Patrick, the well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, common attributes of the saint in Irish folklore. Such wells were often visited on Saint's Days for prayers, offerings, and the collection of water believed to have curative properties.

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