Toberpatrick

Described as ‘Toberpatrick’ in gothic script on the 1839 and 1924 eds of the OS 6-inch map. According to John O’Donovan writing c. 1840 rounds were performed at the well until c. 1820 (O’Flanagan 1933, vol. 2, 46). It is located in a shallow basin with a small SW-NE stream c. 15m to the N. It is described in the 1940s as a natural spring with a bush nearby with no sign of any arteficial construction or of veneration (SMR file). It is not visible now in reclaimed pasture. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 2 July, 2012

linked to Saint Patrick and was a site of pilgrimage and ritual observance, with rounds performed at the well until the early 19th century. Such practices were common at holy wells associated with early Christian saints and often involved prayers or offerings for health and protection.