Tobernahulla Well

Situated on a N-facing slope on the E bank of the N-S Glenfinish stream at a point where it turns W. It is known as 'St Michael's Well' and still venerated. A circular stone-lined well (dims. 0.85m x 0.75m; H 0.7m) is beneath a tree which has a cairn (diam. 3m; max. H 0.8m) around its base. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 December 2008

Linked to St Michael, the well is traditionally associated with healing and protection, with pilgrims visiting to seek cures for various ailments. The veneration of St Michael at such sites often reflects his role as a defender against illness and evil influences in early Christian tradition.