Why this matters
Toberlahan is a holy well associated with Saint Lahan, a lesser-known early Irish saint, traditionally linked to cures for skin ailments and general healing. The site’s name, derived from the Irish "Tobar Láthain," reflects its long-standing Christian and folkloric significance in the local landscape.
Overview
Toberlahan — Drom is recorded as Holy well in Tipperary. Situated on a W-facing slope of poorly drained land in undulating countryside with a nearby graveyard (TN034-023) to the W. A natural spring well encased in a modern concrete surround with no votive offerings visible and no religious associations.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: Situated on a W-facing slope of poorly drained land in undulating countryside with a nearby graveyard (TN034-023) to the W.
What was found
The saved account records: A natural spring well encased in a modern concrete surround with no votive offerings visible and no religious associations.
What remains
The saved account records: 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).
Why it mattered
Toberlahan — Drom matters as a recorded holy well tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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