Gallaun in Shanacloon, standing stone in County Kerry

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

There is no visible trace of the ‘Gallaun’ marked on the OS maps at this location. It was situated towards the centre of a level field, now devoted to pasture. The site affords fine views of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks to S. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 250.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE065-046

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