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Altar in Cill Éinne

Altar

What is recorded here

Associated with an enclosure (GA111-013001-) named ‘Aharla’ on the OS 6-inch maps. This modern altar-like feature is built against the E wall of the enclosure. Its base (L 0.9m; D 0.6m; H 0.42m) is constructed of limestone and concrete blocks and it is capped with a roughly square flagstone (T 0.09m). An inscribed plaque (GA111-013001-) dedicated to ‘St Ronane’ is visible above it. Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 February 2023
Linked to St. Einné, a lesser-known early Irish saint, the altar may be associated with local traditions of healing or prayer. No specific cure or detailed folklore is recorded for this site.

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