1 35 2 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/87f1cd9676c6cf589ce61cf14525a31d.JPG?Expires=1778112000&Signature=m1tMqIPNDxfEFPIfwAIwn3my44jco7ctezPnw5NTmOdBgUGOdhn0XOWsNaoSyjUG4Ovo8mwIZqLprtNNN9UehTO8qqacbQ1M1Rdho65wz0oqPNx2uy0BGYkjiXfHp8-Cf2koFpI6E%7EBoOBP-PZreT0Ul8FiPDqPD1x35uHM47p-JqlbDFplgDcr93A-mXFSs44QJQM%7E6rzzx-9%7E6LBkX5yRN6IVkEnmGkdzfhcY%7E1cWDK8OnXx5oMkJTItFXUAxL0MKZRVORdEUPNZGFY3XeWMCq2-wJOqi6%7EqwZAMud15PYEMgVVdBCrsP0ZkPDZBLxPWCtFzeQ%7Enbj88rqEwikKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 314166a49296c6d620c4da195b1985d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Waterford Subject The topic of the resource County Description of Well This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc 1 Name of well and saint Tobernahulla is dedicated to Saint Michael. 2 Townland, County, GPS Ballyduff, County Waterford (near Lismore) 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings Toberahulla is located directly under a large tree. Several wooden altars have been placed on this tree in order to hold crucifixes and figures of individual saints. A mountain stream runs next to the road near the field before flowing into the well. The waters then combine and flow into the nearby Blackwater river. There are two stone steps leading into the well for pilgrims to access the well water. 4 Cure One of the first alleged cures occurred when a man from Castlelyons in County Cork visited the well on the eve of the feast day in order to cure his deformed feet. The man stayed at the well all night, and found himself able to walk freely the following day. The well is said to cure a variety of physical ailments, including deformities and eye injuries. 5 Pattern day The pattern day is celebrated on September 29th. Many pilgrims from several counties used to visit the site, but attendance was discouraged from the years 1838 to 1866 by Fr. Fogarty of Lismore following several brawls between rivaling communities. A revival occurred during the 20th century, and it became common for vendors to sell sweets during the pattern day. The celebration would be supplemented with alcohol and dancing, but now only local people celebrate the pattern day. 6 Offerings Votives of beads, medals, and crucifixes were hung on the large tree next to the well. 7 Prayer rounds and stations Celebrations would begin 9 days before the pattern day in order for pilgrims to prepare for their rounds. Pilgrims would pray and then walk through the nearby stream, wash their hands and face, then dance at the nearby crossroad until midnight. Individuals with severe diseases would stay at the well all night in hopes of amplifying the effect of their cure. 8 Stories According to legend, fighting between pilgrims on one pattern day was so intense that the nearby stream ran red with blood. From that moment on, some pilgrim refer to the well as Tobar na Fola (The Well of Blood). Another legend states that a young woman with an eye affliction washer her eyes in the water after visiting the site with her mother. The two prayed, washed again, and realized that the little girl was able to see the lights of the houses in the distance. After another round of prayer and washing, the girl's site was fully regained. 9 Publications Eugene Broderick. 2016. Patterns and Patrons: The Holy Wells of Waterford. (p.47-48) Schools Folklore Collection. 0640:33-35. 10 More It is said that there is a small footprint impressed into a stone near the well that was left by St. Brigid. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Archangel Michael 29 September Archangel Michael cures eyes footprint St. Brigid tree votives https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25126/archive/files/25761cd747efc88c786f42b90879d964.jpg?Expires=1778112000&Signature=BYGI2GAROacD80GAY6yRI7JCS0cZfTfGLAJzUB5vdGxmGMSRzswiUYHUmVK9hbxmf4QLFNp-R-d5ZfrecIR3MxV1hCpDFLWAcEKxlpP5W--Oa%7E8ObQDL5fjCeZgODMb8kdf1oLYmiNfDhvN0ObqgX0agHW0Wbe3FJFwt6xsNcK5-vxwgtvhfJYSbFT9f5pkmNkiVwNuRmj8vAOqUxiETW0qaijSr-ZNp-wqi8gLxG77Q-UofhCzWWv5uJioHbQwlf4qflQeg9P-8kn4wLzT1W%7EOLCY2GfpAZJ0jj-p2bMg%7E4XS67aQWRmLszsPEId4UlTE5PCjtlzFQRLScpd9-zNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 36b1ba9eba70038b9ba0223e14459121 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kerry Subject The topic of the resource County Description of Well This includes well name, saint associated with well, location of well, townland, county, etc 1 Name of well and saint St. Senan's Well (Photo by Amanda Clarke) 2 Townland, County, GPS Tarmon East, County Kerry 3 Physical description of well and its surroundings There is a path that leads to the well and the well is surrounded by sally and blackthorn bushes, the site is embedded into a small hill in an open field. The well house is circular shaped and built from rough stones. The front of the monument has an opening in the middle for access to the water. Above the well, three statues (of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sacred Heart, and Mary of the Gael Saint Brigid), oversee the site. To the left is a painted depiction of St. Senan in black and white paint. A rusty donation box iaccepts contributions for the upkeep of the site. 4 Cure The well's cure is for eyes. There was once a girl who went to the well and was cured of her blindness. She then forgot to pray and thank God and the next day she was blind again. (The Holy Wells of North Kerry. In Vol 88, No 2 p 158 in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries 1958) 5 Pattern day The pattern day is celebrated on March 8th. A tradition of a match of football and a tug of war game was played with every able bodied man. Additionally, pilgrims can be found at the well on the days of Saturday before the 1st of May, the Saturday before Saint John’s day, the 24th June, and the Saturday before Michaelmas the 29th of September. 6 Offerings Strings, tassels of shawls, and things of the like are left on the bushes next to the well. 7 Prayer rounds and stations The path of the rounds is treaded in a circle around the well. One rosary is to be said per three rounds of the well. It takes 9 rounds around the well to complete 3 rosaries. "The round is started by kneeling in front of the well and beginning the Rosary there and after some time stand up and walk round the orbit 3 times completing the round of the Beads in front of the well. Then start the second Rosary and walk round orbit 3 times and complete Beads at front of well" (Schools' Folklore Collection: 039-041:0412) 8 Stories The origin of the well is from St. Senan sleeping at this spot and praying. His head laid on a stone "pillow" and this stone shows the imprint of his face. The next morning, a well was sprung from the ground. 10 More https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/2019/05/12/st-senans-well-tobershenane-near-listowel/ The Holy Wells of North Kerry. In Vol 88, No 2 p 158 in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, 1958 Schools’ Folklore Collection: 021/022:0412 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Senan's Well 24 June 29 September 8 March blindness Saturdays St. Senan stone votives