Bullaun stone in Killeenagh North

Situated above the steep W-facing slope of the SSW-NNE Owenasack stream. According to Power (1952, 23) the name Killeenagh is derived from Cillíneach - the little church, and a church (WA034-041001-) and bullaun stone were identified here (Power 1952, 23). The bullaun stone is known of locally but is now lost and buried in spoil. Power, Rev. P. (1952) The placenames of the Decies. (second ed.) Cork University Press. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 02 October 2011

Likely dating to the early Christian period, the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual purification or as part of ecclesiastical activity associated with the nearby church. Such stones are often linked to saintly traditions and local folklore involving healing or penitential practices.