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Toberderg — Derryroe

Holy well

Why this matters

Linked to Saint Derg or Derry, the well is traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. The incised cross and ritual rounds suggest a long history of Christian devotion and pre-Christian pilgrimage practices.

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What is recorded here

On W side of road. Flight of steps lead down to well which is partially covered by dry-stone walling. Deeply incised cross on one stone. Rounds made at well include area across road from it; traditionally held that well was on E side of road and shifted to present position after a girl washed her clothes in it (Hartnett 1939, 54). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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/
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