Tobar na Glóire

Located in a coniferous forest at the bottom of a N-facing slope. It is marked only on the 1927 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. This is a natural spring which has eroded a deep channel (Wth c. 1m; max. D c. 5m) into the steep slope, and it is overlooked at S by a deciduous tree with an iron cross embedded in it. A small triangular cairn (WA029-001001-) (dims. 2m x 3m; H 0.9m), perhaps a penitential cairn, is located just to the W of the channel. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 26 July 2011

Tobar na Glóire is associated with Saint Gobnait, a 6th-century Irish saint known for her healing powers and connection to bees. Holy wells dedicated to her are often linked to cures for eye ailments and protection from harm, with traditions of leaving coins or making offerings at the site.