Bullaun stone in Meenavoy

A probable bullaun stone set in rock outcrop or a large boulder by the side of a laneway. It consists of an opening, .2m wide and 0.2m high in the rock. At the base of this opening is a further .2m depression. The whole suggests a covered bullaun. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Likely dating to the early Christian period, the Bullaun stone in Meenavoy may have been used for the ritual preparation of communion hosts. Such stones are often associated with local saints and are sometimes the focus of folklore and pilgrimage traditions.