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Why this matters

Toberanahircallough is traditionally associated with Saint Patrick and is believed to have curative properties, particularly for eye ailments. The well's name, derived from the Irish "Tobar na hIrcaille," translates to "well of the heifer," referencing a local legend in which a miraculous healing of a sickly cow occurred at the site.

Overview

Toberanahircallough — Ballyelly, Clare, appears as ‘Toberanahircallough’ on the 1915 maps. It is a holy well measuring about 2m x 0.8m. It lies in a hollow on high ground within an extensive multiperiod field system.

History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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