In March 2025 we applied for the Heritage Council Adopt A Monument Scheme - A scheme to help communities become actively involved in the conservation and interpretation of their local archaeological and cultural heritage sites.
We are particularly passionate about this site because of its unique history and its role as a focal point and gathering place for generations of Clonmel women. Ireland has many wells of significant cultural heritage and many are associated with the folklore of saints and pilgrimage. Toberaheena Well however was a washing well and a place of refuge, camaraderie and social interaction for women of the town. This story of the site has largely been forgotten and we want to highlight its history to once again make it an important and valued place for the entire community. This scheme will help us tell the story of the well and its incredible biodiversity to a wider audience, securing its future and protecting it for generations to come.
