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Ritual site — holy/saint's stone in Rathgallen,thomastown Demesne South

Ritual site — holy/saint's stone
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In describing the boundaries of the parish of Kilfeakle the Civil Survey (1654-6) mentions 'from Knockanenenyny to a stone called Athgluny patrick' (Simington 1934, vol.2, 24). The name of this stone translates as the 'Place of Patrick's knees' and possibly refers to a bullaun stone with two basins which was associated with St Patrick. This holy/saint's stone is unlocated within the townlands of Rathgallen and Thomastown Demesne South. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 28 January 2013

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The map shows the centre of the officially named townland area, not the monument. The government record does not identify the exact monument point.