Toberronan Well

In general area of where well is marked on 6-inch map the ground is very wet and spring water is to be seen rising to the surface. But there is no evidence of a formal structure. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Toberronan Well is traditionally associated with Saint Ronan, a 6th-century Irish saint known for his healing miracles. The well was historically visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and general wellness, with local folklore suggesting that water collected at dawn was most potent.