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Toberanthawn

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Toberanthawn
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At the NW-foot of an esker. Now a domestic water source, contained in a concrete pump-house. While the representation of the site on the latest ed. (1911) of the OS 6-inch map does suggest a holy well, the site is not named on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011
Linked to Saint Anthony (Anthan or Anthen), Toberanthawn is a holy well traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and livestock diseases. The name derives from "Tóber" (well) and "Anthan," reflecting the saint's influence in early Christian Ireland, though specific local folklore or recorded rituals at this site remain undocumented.

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