Gallán

Not shown on 1842 OS 6-inch map. In NE quadrant of ringfort (8484). Stone (H 1.5m; 0.8m x 0.7m) is roughly square in plan. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Likely dating to the Early Christian or medieval period, the stone may be associated with the nearby ringfort, possibly serving a ritual or commemorative function. The name "Gallán" may reflect a local saint or figure, suggesting a connection to early Irish Christian tradition.