
What is recorded here
Situated beside two fulachta fiadh (CO084-08101-; CO084-08102-). No visible surface trace.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Tobernafoora is a holy well associated with Saint Ffiona (Ffionna), a lesser-known early Irish saint, and is traditionally linked to cures for skin ailments and general healing. The name "Tobernafoora" derives from "Tobar Na Ffionna," meaning "Well of Ffiona," reflecting its sacred and devotional significance in local folklore.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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