Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00019 Dimensions: H 0.495, W 0.87 Large initial cross, but the inscription is dominant. Because of the erosion the carving marks are quite visible. Inscription: 'OR DO DUBDACH (MAC)'. Evidence of discovery: Macalister 1898-1905 Condition: Very worn, damaged by lime, design partly eroded. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-1402 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 1. 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

Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise likely dates to the early medieval period (7th–10th century AD), reflecting the Christian tradition of memorial stones in Ireland. The inscription "OR DO" may be an abbreviation of a personal name or a prayer, typical of early Irish funerary inscriptions.