Toberlaghteen

In improved pasture, at base of a NE-facing slope, in a hollow defined by some loose boulders and mature deciduous trees. A keyhole-shaped well (dims. 0.7m NNE-SSE; 0.5m ESE-WNW) defined by a collapsed dry stone wall (H 0.75m). This natural spring well contains water (D 0.16m), with bubbles rising to the surface. There is a cup at the SW side to be used by pilgrims. A channel (long axis E-W) extends (L c. 60m) to the E where it drains into the Multeen River. It is depicted and named on the 1904 edition OS 6-inch map as 'Toberlaghteen' and according to O' Flanagan (1930, 93), 'there is a spot covered in thorns believed to be the site of a church [TS059-055001-], and about thirty paces to the south of it is a holy well called Tobar Lachtin, which was walled round and arched over and which is still visited by pilgrims on Saturdays. A Pattern was annually held here on Corpus Christi Thursday until about thirty years ago when it was abolished.' The church possible (TS059-055001-) is c. 25m to the NW. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Linked to Saint Laghteen, a lesser-known early Irish saint, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. Local folklore suggests that water from Toberlaghteen was collected on specific feast days, particularly at dawn, and used in rituals to ensure health and protection.