What is recorded here

This holy well is not indicated on the 1837 OS 6-inch map, but is named ‘Tobernasool’ (Tober na Súl or ‘eye well’) on the 1912 edition. It is located in a small field by the cliff edge, c. 55m to E of Treenode More leacht (SL001-013003-) on the SE side of Inishmurray Island. There are no visible remains on the site of this traditional holy well. Only a few small cavities or hollows in the turf were found on the alleged site of this well; even these may have been no more than collapsed rabbit holes. There is now no active spring or visible well. This feature is not mentioned by Wakeman or other early authorities. The above description is derived from the results of a survey of the archaeological monuments on Inishmurray undertaken in 1998-1999 and published in: Jerry O’Sullivan and Tomás Ó Carragáin 2008 Inishmurrary. Monks and pilgrims in an Atlantic landscape. Volume 1: Archaeological Survey and Excavations 1997-2000. Cork. The Collins Press.

Tobernasool, also known as Tober na Súl or 'eye well', is traditionally associated with healing properties, particularly for eye ailments. The name suggests a connection to Saint Gobnait or another saint known for cures related to the eyes, though specific folklore or historical records for this site remain sparse.

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.