Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00591 Dimensions: H 10ins, W 11.5ins, T 1.25ins No cross recorded. Inscription: '[OR] DO MAEL [FIT]RIGG'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1872. Condition: Now lost. Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XXXVI, no. 93. The Clonmacnoise inventory was compiled by the Office of Public Works. A copy of the record for this slab is available for inspection in the relevant Archaeological Survey of Ireland (SMR) file. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Dated to the early medieval period, likely 8th to 10th century, the inscription may reference a local figure or saint associated with Clonmacnoise, a major monastic site. The phrase could be a dedication or memorial, reflecting early Christian naming conventions.