St. Carthaghs Well

Located towards the head of a S-N valley between Lismore Cathedral (WA021-019003-) c. 180m to the NE and Lismore castle (WA021-019001-), c. 200m to the N. According to a plaque this well was originally known as the Forge Well, or Tobar na Céartan, but when the water of Tober Mhuire (WA021-19008-), c. 100m to the W, was diverted c. 100 years ago the veneration became attached to this well, which is now known as St Carthage's well. A gate and a passage with steps (L c. 2m; Wth 1.2m) leads to a circular well (diam. 1.05m-1.2m) underneath a dome surmounted with an iron cross. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 21 March 2011

St. Carthaghs Well is associated with St. Carthach, a 6th-century Irish saint known for his role in the early Christianization of Munster. The well was traditionally visited for its healing properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin, and was linked to local Christian and pre-Christian ritual practices.