What is recorded here

Toberanahircallough is a holy well in County Clare where an underground stream flows east to west through a narrow opening. Steps at the southwest lead down to water that has refreshed people since before the 1915 map named the place. A concrete cross and three limestone slabs mark the hollow today, while the old stone chamber continues giving water without asking whether the visitor believes.

In a hollow on high ground within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL004-016001-). Overlooked by higher ground to the S. Named ‘Toberanahircallough’ on the 1915 OS 6-inch map. A holy well with an opening (c. 2m x 0.8m) to the SW. An underground stream (D 1.4-1.8m) flows through the well from E to W. Much of the roof, walls and floor of the well are natural but it may have been built up at the S. It is accessed by steps at SW and was still in use on field inspection in 1998. A modern circular pillar with a concrete cross stands to the NE and three irregular limestone slabs have been erected to the N. The following image has been uploaded: CL004-016020-_01.jpg View of well from SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Lynda McCormack Date of upload: 10 August 2022

Toberanahircallough is traditionally associated with Saint Patrick and is believed to have curative properties, particularly for eye ailments. The well's name, derived from the Irish "Tobar na hIrcaille," translates to "well of the heifer," referencing a local legend in which a miraculous healing of a sickly cow occurred at the site.

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