Tobernuan

Marked on the 1841 and 1908 editions of the OS 6-inch maps. In gently undulating countryside. No visible surface remains. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Tobernuan, Leagh is a holy well traditionally associated with Saint Nuán, a 7th-century Irish saint known for his ascetic practices and reputed healing powers. The name "Tobernuan" derives from "Tóber" (well) and "Nuán," reflecting the saint's connection to the site, though specific local cures or rituals linked to the well are not well documented.