What is recorded here

Toberbride is a circular holy well in County Cavan, Ireland, sitting about 110 metres west-southwest of Killinagh church. Its low drystone wall has been infilled, yet the water likely still moves beneath the soil. People may have visited this small, deep place for cleansing or prayer long before the church rose nearby.

Marked on all OS eds. Circular well (diam.c. 4m) enclosed by a low drystone wall which has been infilled. Situated c. 110m WSW of Killinagh church (1702). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Toberbride is associated with Saint Bride (Brigid), a widely venerated early Irish saint linked to healing and fertility. Holy wells dedicated to Saint Bride often feature rituals involving water for physical and spiritual healing, reflecting her role as a patroness of these domains in Irish tradition.

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