Toberasool

Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map; named and shown in Dreenagh Wood on 1905 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps. In heavily overgrown area. Well is set into ground with stream exiting from it; cup and some statues around edge but no indication of holy use; remembered locally as having rags and holy paraphernalia around it. According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 35), reputedly cured sore eyes and scurvy (ibid., 50). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Toberasool is traditionally associated with Saint Asualt (or Ascallt), a 7th-century Irish saint known for his ascetic practices and healing miracles. The well's name, derived from "Tóber" (well) and "Asualt," reflects its historical connection to the saint, and such sites were often visited for cures related to skin ailments and general well-being.