Cross-slab in Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise grave-slab inventory (1992) number: CLN00002 Dimensions: H 0.304, W 0.355, T 0.045 Small linear cross chipped off the surface. Inscription: In two lines 'MAEL OENA'. Evidence of discovery: Petrie 1822. Refound in 1937 Condition: Complete. Spolit by lime. National Monuments Service, Photo number: 81-123,410, 656, 1307, 1308 Lionard, Early Irish Grave-slabs, PRIA 60(1959-60), p 102, Fig 1, no. 16 Stokes, M. (1878) Christian Inscriptions in the Irish language, Vol 1, p XIX, no. 48. 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

Early Christian period, likely 7th to 10th century. The inscription "MAEL OENA" may denote a personal name or dedication, reflecting the monastic and memorial traditions of Clonmacnoise.