Toberhoran

In low-lying level pasture; River Deel runs E-W to S of site and smaller stream runs N-S to W. Sub-circular depression (c. 1m N-S; c. 2m E-W; D c. 2m) with outflow stream running S into River Deel. Pipes inserted into well in recent times source water for nearby farm. In mid-1950s reported to be seldom visited though 'formerly very popular' (Ó Danachair 1955, 205). Water said to cure sore eyes and other ailments (ibid.). According to O'Donovan known as Tobar hOdhrain (St Oran's well) (OSNB). Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Toberhoran is associated with Saint Cianan, a 6th-century Irish saint known for founding several monastic sites in County Clare. The well was traditionally visited for its healing properties, particularly for skin ailments and eye complaints, and was often visited on the saint's feast day, May 16th.