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Toberacoll

Holy well
Toberacoll
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What is recorded here

In a damp valley between two ridges. There are no visible remains of this well. According to Wood-Martin (1892, 355-6, n. 1), it was 'formerly held in estimation as "holy"'. 'Tobernamulla' holy well (SL040-133----) lies c. 200m to NW and a stretch of the road known as Bothar an Corann (SL033-145----) is c. 200m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008
Toberacoll, Greenan is associated with Saint Colla, a lesser-known early Irish saint, and was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for skin ailments. The well's sanctity is reflected in local folklore, though no specific rituals or surviving structures are recorded.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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