Tobernasool, Burren

Well no longer survives. Another holy well (CO123-058---) of same name, 180m to E, still survives. 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

Linked to Saint Nasool, Tobernasool was traditionally associated with cures for skin ailments and general healing. The well’s name and purpose reflect a common medieval Irish tradition of holy wells dedicated to local saints and used for ritual washing and prayer.