What is recorded here

Tobernatrinoda is a holy well in County Cork, Ireland, enclosed by a stone clochan with a 1.7m internal diameter. The water remains clear inside the small stone chamber, suggesting the place still serves people who come to drink, remember or be changed. What is certain is that the well survives, is protected and belongs to the living landscape of West Cork.

Enclosed by stone-built clochan with internal diameter of 1.7m. Well in good condition and possibly still venerated. 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 Images provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Linked to Saint Trinian, an early Irish saint associated with several holy sites in Munster, the well is traditionally visited for cures related to eye ailments and general healing. The clochan enclosure suggests a long history of Christian and possibly pre-Christian reverence for the site.

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