Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, Ballyvaghan areas.
Date: Tuesday, February 24 @ 10:58:39 GMT
Topic: Well Locations
Map 51 - Discovery Series Maps
Burren Area
- Map reference: 084 970
Southwest of Lisdoonvarna, Roadford, R749.
Burren Area
- Map reference: 099 903
Southwest of Lisdoonvarna, off N 67 Killaspuglonane
- Map reference: 126 929
Kilshanny. (Cill Seanaigh)
St Senan?s Well
- Map reference: 129 933
Kilshanny. For eye problems.
St Austin?s Well
- Map reference: 136 926
Near Kilshanny, Porsoon N67
St. Cravan?s Well
- Map reference: 141 906
Ballymacravan about two miles from Ennistimon, near N67. Situated in the middle of a small field, on a mound beside a winding road, it is confined by a circle of ill-kept bushes. Although its natural stone hood and little nook on top, decorated with statues and offerings, still survive, graffiti on a rock beside it is offensive. This once blessed well?s muddy base is polluted with litter and evidence of water is scant. Although totally neglected today with perseverance and respect the water could be enticed to return to the well again. It was once famous and deserves to be restored. A small area opposite the field, near a bend in the road, provides limited parking. Ask the locals for directions. It is quite difficult to find. Cure for eyes.
St Brendan?s Well
- Map reference: 148 988
Near Lisdoonvarna, Ballinsheen Beg. Cures For infertility in women
Tobar Mhuadhain
- Map reference: 149 000
North of Lisdoonvarna, Kilmoon near N67
Tobar Cholman
- Map reference: 173 002
Northeast of Lisdoonvarna, Toomaghera by N67. Cure for headaches.
Tobar Chaimin or Tobarcameen
- Map reference: 198 947
Less than a mile North east of Kilfenora, Caherminnaun, off R476. A Megalithic tomb, Graveyard, Castle, Cathedral and Crosses can be visited in the direct area. Also The Burren Display Centre is located at Kilfenora. New information claims that two ancient monuments in this area together played a part in curing eye problems. These were: the holy well, Tobarcameen, and Kilcameen, an ancient church site until recently used as a burial place for unbaptised children. The local tradition was to perform certain rites at both places and to visit them three times on certain days.
Tobar Mogua
- Map reference: Unmapped.
Tobar Inine Bhaoith
- Map reference: 227 008
Northeast of Lisdoonvarna. Two holy wells at Glensleade. Near R480. Cure for warts.
Tobar Chalmain Bhaire
- Map reference: Unmapped
Poll Insheen Wells
- Map reference: 231 024
Northeast Lisdoonvarna, Gleninsheen, off R480. Two small cavelike stone strucures with slab tops, in a barren stony area. Quite difficult to find. Cure for Toothache.
Tobar na n?Aingeal or St. Lachtainn?s Well
- Map reference: 227 994
Northeast Lisdoonvarna, Kilcorney, near R480. Cure for eyes.
Tobar Dubh
- Map reference: 246 942
East of Kilfenora, near Caherfadda, Leamaneh R480.
Tobar Mhartain
- Map reference: Unmapped
Opposite Leamaneh Castle. Saint?s day November 11th
Tobar Deag
- Map reference: 254 005
East of Glensleade, Eanty More of R480. Cure for rheumatism.
Suiochan Inine Bhaoith
- Map reference: 258 914
Near Killinaboy, Roughan. Backache cure.
Tobar Mhaighdeain
- Map reference: 274 914
Near Killinaboy, Bunnangat South
Tobar Inine Bhaoith
- Map reference: 278 918
Near Killinaboy, Bunnangat South. Cure for eyes and delicate children.
Tobar Chronain
- Map reference: 290 999
Northeast of Carran, Crughwill.
Tobar Fhachnan
- Map reference: 300 005
Northeast Carran, Termon.
Tobar Columcille
- Map reference: 318 997
Northeast Carran, Fahee North. Cure for eyes and feet.
- Map reference: 149 067
Fanore Beg, off R477 and Burran way. Slieve Elva.
- Map reference: 151 053
Near Slieve Elva, off R477 and Burran Way.
Tobar Bhran
- Map reference: 171 069
Southwest Ballyvaghan, near Burran Way, Formoyle west, off N67
Tobar Lonain
- Map reference: 178 061
Southwest Ballyvaghan, Derrynavahagh, off N67.
St Coleman?s Well
- Map reference: 195 051
Near Burran Way, Faunarooska, off N67. Cure for toothache and sore eyes.
Tobar na Croiche Naofa
- Map reference: 201 099
Gleninagh, north west of Ballyvaughan R477. Near the Burren Way and rocky seashore. The stonework in the well house has been carefully built and a carved stone doorway, looking like a church arch, enhances its unusual appearance. A stone cross and an ancient rag tree create an attractive background to the well. Offerings are left on a shelf inside the well but these are scant, indicating that the well may not receive many visitors today. Cure for eye problems. Worth visiting.
- Map reference: 220 043
Southwest of Ballyvaghan by R480, Gragan East.
Tobar Phadraic
- Map reference: 309 106
Rossalia, Abbey Hill, near N67, Bealaclugga
Tobar Cholmain
- Map reference: 311 082
Oughtmama, Abbey East. Off N67. Cure for eye problems.
St. John?s
- Map reference: Unmapped
Southwest Ballyvaghan, Poulacapple, off N67
St. Ceannanach?s
- Map reference: 930 050
On Inis Mean or Inismaan, one of the Aran Islands. The saint was one of the earliest Christian preachers in Western Ireland and was beheaded somewhere near Cleggan. He travelled frequently to Inis Mean to try to convert the local people to Christianity, but received a hostile welcome. Nevertheless, the ruins of an oratory called Temple Ceannanach and a holy well remain to record his efforts. Unmapped. Approximate reference.
Tobar Eiahne
- Map reference: Unmapped
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