What is recorded here

Tobercronan is a holy well in County Clare where rags still tie to branches and coins mark the water, proving the rock face remains a living altar rather than a dead ruin. The concrete edge and oval opening suggest people have shaped the site for generations, forcing the water into a vessel they could touch and trust. The well may have served nearby prayers, penance or healing, but its continued use confirms that Tobercronan still gives back something measurable: attention, offering and remembrance.

Situated at the base of a rock face c. 90m S of Templecronan church (CL010-021002-). Named ‘Tobercronan’ on the OS 6-inch maps. The rock face is at NE and the area around the well is concreted over. A small oval opening allows access to the water. Offerings of money are left at the well and rags are tied to adjacent branches. An irregular drystone wall encloses both the well and a penitential station (CL010-021013-) (dims. of enclosed area c. 7 x 9m). A small stile at NW provides access. The following image has been uploaded: CL010-021005-_01.jpg View of holy well from SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 18 October 2016

Linked to Saint Cronan, a 6th-century Irish monk and founder of several monastic sites in Munster. The well may have been used for holy water or healing rituals, though specific cures or traditions associated with Tobercronan are not well documented.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.