Tobermochulla — Cragg

Holy well

Why this matters

Tobermochulla is associated with Saint Mochulla, a 7th-century Irish monk and hermit known for his ascetic practices and healing miracles. The well's location within a children’s burial ground suggests a possible link to local traditions of seeking cures for infant or childhood illnesses, though specific folklore connected to this site is not well documented.

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Overview

Tobermochulla — Cragg, Clare is an oval holy well measuring 2.25m north-west to south-east; 3m north-east to south-west; depth 0.45m. It stands off-centre to south-east, within a children’s burial ground.

History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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