Tobar Bríde

Tobar Bríde (Brideswell) derives from the Irish tobar ('well') and Bríde (the genitive of Saint Brigid), referring to the sacred well dedicated to the sixth-century saint. The name reflects the site's medieval ecclesiastical importance as a major pilgrimage destination and spiritual centre. The well lies within the medieval parish of Cam, which held substantial religious authority within the Uí...