Bullaun stone in Garranereagh (muskerry West By.)

This possible bullaun stone, which was known as a holy well in the past, was reported to the Archaeological Survey of Ireland by Tony Miller on the 10th of December 2014. He describes it as follows: "It is situated in the north-west corner of a field of improved pasture, near the top of a long, south facing ridge overlooking the Bride River valley. It comprises a large rounded, earth fast boulder, measuring c.1.6m N-S; c.1.1m E-W and c.0.35m in height. The well is towards the northern end of the boulder and is a deep sub-rectangular hollow which appears to be natural in origin. It measures c.0.12m E-W; c.0.2m N-S and c.0.48m in depth. There are a few other smaller, natural hollows in this rock including the possible start of a bullaun at the southern end of the stone.'' Compiled by: Matt Kelleher Date of upload: 16 December 2014

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often used for the ritual preparation of holy water and are associated with local saints or pilgrimage traditions. This stone may have had both religious and communal significance, reflecting a blend of prehistoric and Christian practices in the region.