Toberlahan

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. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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.