Tober Well (Site of) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Tober Well is gone beneath pipes and tanks, its holy water redirected into a modern scheme on the SE slope of Dooish Mountain. What was once a ritual drinking place for humans and perhaps horses now flows through engineering instead of prayer. The mountain keeps its part, pressing water through rock and into containers designed for living rather than wondering.

The site of this 'holy well' has been incorporated into a modern water scheme. It is situated on the SE slope of Dooish Mountain in good land. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Linked to Saint Ed, the well was traditionally associated with healing and was likely a site of pilgrimage. Local folklore suggests that the water was used to cure ailments, particularly those of the eyes and skin.

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