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Leacht cuimhne in Eoghanacht

Leacht cuimhne
Leacht cuimhne in Eoghanacht
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Immediately W of (GA110-013----). An almost square pier (L 1.1m, Wth 1m, H 2.15m) surmounted by a cross bearing the letters IHS. The N face contains two plaques commemorating 'John Dirrane', dated 1855 (or '66). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010
This site is associated with Saint Eoghan (Evan), a 7th-century Irish saint linked to the Eoghanacht dynasty and known for his role in early Christian missionary work in Munster. The cross and commemorative plaques suggest a tradition of pilgrimage and remembrance, possibly connected to local healing practices or protective rituals.

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