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Tobernacully

Holy well
Tobernacully
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What is recorded here

At the base of a low SE-facing escarpment, above the flood-plain of the Black River. There are no visible remains of this holy well. It may have been removed during sand extraction activity in the area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008
Tobernacully is traditionally associated with Saint Nathy (Naomh Naithí), a 7th-century Irish saint known for founding monastic sites in the region. The well was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and eye complaints, and was linked to local pilgrimage traditions.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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