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Ó Danachair (1955, 216-7) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Tobergobbun on 1840 map. "Tobar Ghobain, St Gobban's Well". OSNB. A shallow well, four feet in diameter, with a moderate spring. "This well is remarkable for the curing of many diseases, there is a treasure supposed to be hidden here which is guarded by a serpent". OSNB. No devotions now, but known to have been a holy well. Rounds were made for the cure of eye ailments. A wooden piggin was left at the well for the use of pilgrims'.
See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00453 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31010; F025.21.00454 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17080 and F025.21.00452 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/17080.
Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 3 October 2020
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