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What is recorded here

Ó Danachair (1955, 207) recorded the following details about this holy well; 'Toberreendoney on 1840 map. A small well in a little grove of whitethorn trees, which overhang the well. Rounds are still made, but not very often. Rags are still hung on the bushes as offerings'. In 1838 the Ordnance Survey recorded the following about this holy well; 'Tobar Rígh an Domhnaigh [Well of the King of Sunday], fons regis Sabbathi. West of Clochanavarra [LI049-102----]' (OSNB Ballingarry Parish, 196). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 03 July 2019

Tobereendoney holy well is associated with local traditions of healing and pilgrimage, with rounds still made at the site despite declining practice. The well is situated in a grove of whitethorn trees, a common feature in Irish holy wells believed to have protective and sacred significance.

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