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On a cliff-top, on the E side of Bealbarnish Gap. A smooth-sided bowl-shaped depression (0.62m N-S; 0.55m E-W; D 0.3m) carved in the bedrock is filled with water and contains coins and stones. According to local information, this bullaun stone is known locally as a holy well named 'Tobairín Beannaithe' and rounds were formerly made here at the end of September. Its water is reputed locally to cure ailments.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009).
Date of upload: 22 December 2009
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