What is recorded here

A holy well located c. 365m NNE of St Bridget's Church, Kilree (KK027-044001-). According to the OS Letters (1839), 'It springs from under a remarkable rock situated to the right of the road as you go from Kells to Kilree. Stations were performed and a Pattern was held at this well not many years since on St. Bridget's Day, the 1st of February' (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 2, 62 (20)). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 4 April 2023

Linked to St. Brigid, Toberbride is traditionally associated with healing and fertility, with pilgrims visiting the well to seek cures for various ailments and to leave offerings. The well's name, meaning "Well of the Bridal," reflects its historical connection to rites of passage and blessings for marriage or childbirth.

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