Toberhullamag

Shown as a spa on Taylor and Skinner's map (1777) and marked 'Toberhullamag' on the 1911 'OS 6-inch' map. Also referred to as St. Mocholmog's Well (Irish Folklore Commission Schools' Manuscripts 672, 16), Tobar Hullamuck (IFC Schools MSS 675, 79), St. Colman's Well (IFC Schools MSS 671, 151-53) and St. Colmach's Well (IFC Schools MSS 671, 1). A rectangular pool of water (0.56m x 0.34m; D 0.22m), surrounded by natural rock outcrop at the foot of the cliff edge. A concrete plaque was erected in 1913 with a plain cross and inscription 'A Colmoig Naomhtha guidh orainn, Tobar Colmoig, 1913' (SMR file). According to tradition the well was struck by a saint in order to baptise a pagan chief and its waters are believed to cure sore eyes. (IFC Schools MSS 671, 151-53). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 June 2012

Toberhullamag, also known as St. Mocholmog's Well, is associated with the early Irish saint Mocholmog, traditionally linked to the area of Laois. The well was believed to have healing properties, particularly for skin ailments, and was visited as part of local pilgrimage traditions.