Toberconnel

Natural spring, rises under rock outcrop, enclosed by randomly-set stones forming rectangular box. Wall of roughly-set pebbles to NE: hawthorn tree grows over well. No longer in holy use. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Toberconnel is a holy well traditionally associated with Saint Connell, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his monastic foundations in Cork and Kerry. The site was once revered for its healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being, with pilgrims likely visiting to collect water for ritual or medicinal purposes.