Tobemagoneeny — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

On the roadside immediately NW of a castle (GA068-006001-). This well, correctly Tobar na gCoinín, consists of a natural spring delimited by a drystone wall and roofed over by limestone lintels. Though not designated as an antiquity on OS 6-inch maps, it is recognised locally as a holy well (Topgr. Files, UCG). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

Tobemagoneeny, or Tobar na gCoinín, is traditionally associated with Saint Gobnait, a 6th-century Irish saint known for her healing powers and protection of bees. The well’s name, meaning "the well of the little coins," reflects a local custom of leaving small offerings, often coins, in hopes of receiving healing or divine favor.

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