Toberacran — Gortacrank

Holy well

Why this matters

Toberacran, also known as Gortacrank, is a holy well traditionally associated with Saint Cronan, a 6th-century Irish saint known for founding several monastic sites in the region. The well was once a site of pilgrimage with stations for prayer, and its clear stream was believed to have curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being.

What is recorded here

Ó Danachair (1955, 210) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Tobereracran on 1840 map. Now a small batch of swamp from which a clear stream flows. "Toberacran. A holy well where there were stations formerly performed, but now it is seldom frequented". OSNB. Not known now as a holy well'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 03 July 2019

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