Not indiacated — Tallow

Sheela-na-gig

Why this matters

A sheela-na-gig, often associated with medieval Christian Ireland, may have earlier pagan roots and is thought to represent fertility or serve a protective function. Its original placement in a graveyard suggests possible links to local folklore or ritual practices.

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What is recorded here

A sheela-na-gig, now in the Library of St. Carthag's cathedral at Lismore (WA021-019010-), is thought to have come from the graveyard (WA028-015007-) around the site of the parish church of Tallow (WA028-015001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 26 July 2011

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