Holy Well
Roscommon
Toberascor
According to J. O’Donovan writing in 1837 the well is associated with St Patrick who ceased his labours after blessing this well, and the pattern was held on 30th July in the 1830s (O’Flanagan 1931, vol. 1, 126). Situated on a S-facing slope. A spring we
Monument Type: Ritual site – holy well
Location Details
Coordinates:
Lat: 53.866498194
Lng: -8.268527622
Lat: 53.866498194
Lng: -8.268527622
Site Type
- Holy Well
Historical Periods
- 16th Century
- 19th Century
- 20th Century
Associated Saints
- St Patrick
Location Map
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