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Tobernoone

Holy well
Tobernoone
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On the S bank of a small ENE-WSW stream within the eclesiastical enclosure (RO010-040003-) of Estersnow church (RO010-040001-) and just W of Man-made underground passage (RO010-040006-). Tobernoone well was venerated in the 1830s according to John O'Donovan (O'Flanagan 1931), but it does not survive. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Tobernoone well was venerated in association with Saint Bono, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his ascetic practices and healing miracles. The well was traditionally visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and general well-being.

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