Toberreendoney

In woodland; gate at roadside with path to well. Oval, stone-lined well (0.75m x 0.6m; D 0.75m) covered by stone lintel on S side; loose stones form edge. Plaque set in concrete behind well to S. According to plaque called 'Tober Rí an Domnaig' and visited in 'olden days to cure sore eyes'. According to Holland (1908, 37-8) 'local tradition tells that the well was formerly located 60 yards west of its present site, but that one of the lords of the manor gave orders to his stewart to have the well closed...very soon the water sprang up again in its present site and the people continued to "pay their rounds" at it as before'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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/

Toberreendoney is associated with Saint Kevin and is traditionally visited for cures related to eye ailments and general healing. The site's name, derived from Irish "Tobar Ríndéin," suggests a connection to a local saint or holy person, and the presence of a plaque indicates a recorded tradition of pilgrimage or veneration.