Toberagrahig

Toberagrahig/Tobar an Ghrathaigh: Located in sloping woodland on the N shore of Kenmare Bay, this is a rock-cut hemispherical hollow, .4m in diameter. It is locally regarded as a holy well and curative powers are attributed to its waters. The OSNB recorded that rounds were made here on Saturdays (Templeno, 46), while the IFC Schools' Collection indicated that it was visited on Good Friday. See attached colour photographs courtesy of Amanda Clarke. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 1067. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013

Toberagrahig is associated with local traditions of healing, with the well believed to possess curative properties, particularly for ailments of the skin or general wellness. The name "Tobar an Ghrathaigh" suggests a possible link to a "garden" or "enclosure," hinting at a site of ritual or sacred use in early Christian or pre-Christian times.