Tobernalt

Tobernalt is a holy well in north County Sligo, Ireland near the southwest corner of Lough Gill. It is an ancient natural spring dating back to the 5th century as a pagan meeting place and later a Penal Law mass site.[1]

As of 2016 it is maintained by St John's Parish, Carraroe, Sligo.[2] Masses are conducted at the site. The devoted from surrounding counties and elsewhere make pilgrimages to the site on Garland Sunday when a day-long schedule of devotions is held.

Near the well there is a reputed "healing stone" associated with St. Patrick. Patrick's fingerprints are said to be on the stone.[3]

References

  1. ^ "About Tobernalt". Tobernalt Holy Well Sligo. St. John's Parish. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Home". Tobernalt Holy Well Sligo. St John's Parish. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  3. ^ Meehan, Cary (2004). Sacred Ireland. Somerset: Gothic Image Publications. p. 674. ISBN 0 906362 43 1.
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