Sheela-na-gig in St. Patricksrock

Carved on an upper quoin on the S face of the SE angle of the E gable of the hall of the Vicars Choral (TS061-025005-) on the Rock of Cashel. The sheela-na-gig (H 0.45m), placed on its side, is contemporary with the building which is attributed to Archbishop Richard O'Hedian (1406-40). It has a roughly round head with small eyes, a large nose and a horizontal slit mouth and no neck. The squatting body has square shoulders or arms bent at the elbow, with legs bent exposing the vulva and feet turned outwards. See attached photograph: TS061-025024-_01 Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

A Sheela-na-gig carving, likely from the medieval period, often associated with fertility or apotropaic symbolism; its specific meaning or use in this context remains uncertain.