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Toberanballagh

Holy well

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Now closed over. No further information.
Toberanballagh in Borris is traditionally associated with Saint Kevin and is believed to have healing properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes. The well's name, derived from the Irish "Tobar na bPáilígh," suggests a connection to "little huts" or shelters, possibly indicating a site of pilgrimage or seasonal devotion.

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