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Toberenny of the OS 6-inch maps consists of the point where an underground stream reaches the surface. Nearby is a modern altar and turas station. Could this well be the same holy well dedicated to St. Columcille [no. 82] recorded by Ó Muirgheasa in 1936 (Ó Muirgheasa 1936, 156)or was there a second holy well in the adjoining townland of Barnes Upper. Ó Muirgheasa recorded that 'there is a little Holy Well in Barne's townland, and people yet come from Doe and Rosgull to make the turus at it. It is believed to have been dedicated to St. Colmcille' (Ó Muirgheasa 1936, 156).
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload/revision: 05 January 2012
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