Tobernalt Holy Well

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About this place

Tobernalt (Irish: Tobar an Aillt, meaning 'well of the cliff') 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. As of 2016 it is maintained by St John's Parish, Carraroe, Sligo. 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.

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Getting There & Parking

Tobernalt Holy Well is located in County Sligo, roughly 148 km (2h 10m drive) from Galway and 224 km (3h 20m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 40 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Pier/Local rowing club (0.8 km away).

Galway148 km

~2h 10m drive

Belfast214 km

~3h 10m drive

Dublin224 km

~3h 20m drive

Nearest car park

40 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗