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On a traffic island in Cong village. Cross-base (L 0.91m; H 0.41m; Wth 0.77m) rests on modern concentric limestone steps (H 0.54m). A 19th century cross shaft is set into an early medieval cross-base. Base is inscribed in relief and reads in medieval Gaelic OR DO NIAHOL AG (us) DO GILLIBARD O'DUBHTAIGH RAIBIH ABAIDDE AGT CUNGA 'A prayer for Niahol (Nicol) and for Gillebard (Gilbert) O'Dubthaigh (O'Duffy) who were Abbots of Cong'. (Wilde 1872, 175).
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 631.
Date of upload: 12 December 2014
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