What is recorded here

Tobernacrohy is a roadside holy well in County Cork where shaking fever vanished after drinking its water. Brick walls and limestone lintels still frame the small chamber, proving that ordinary people kept returning long after formal religion faded. Rounds continued there into the present century, suggesting the well spoke directly to bodily suffering rather than distant doctrine.

Roadside. Surrounded on three sides by brick walls (H 0.95m; T 0.4m); roofed with limestone lintels (L 0.65m). Name derives from 'well of (curing of) the ague' (O'Leary 1918, 116). According to Casey (1983, 134) "Rounds" were performed here up to the beginning of present century'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to the cure of ague (a feverish illness), the well's name reflects its historical role in healing. The tradition of " Rounds," likely referring to ritual walking or prayers around the site, suggests a devotional practice associated with the well.

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