St. Brecans Grave

This is one of five leabaí or grave-plots (see also GA110-023001-, GA110-023002-, GA110-023003- and GA110-023005-) associated with Teampall Bhreacáin (GA110-010001-) and Teampall an Phoill (GA110-010003-). The multiple grave plot is labelled ‘St Brecan’s Grave’ by Robinson (1980). However, Waddell (1973, 26) equates the grave with Leaba Bhreacáin (GA110-023001-). It consists of a rectangular area (5m NNE-SSW; 2m NNW-SSE) bounded by a kerb of thin limestone slabs. The enclosed area is further subdivided into five slab-covered graves. Four cross-slabs (GA110-023021-, GA110-023022-, GA110-023023- and GA110-023024-) have been placed against its W edge (ibid.). (Gosling 1993, 145, no. 838) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 8 March 2016

St. Breacán was a 6th-century Irish monk and hermit associated with the Eoghanacht dynasty, known for founding several monastic sites in Munster. His graves are often linked to early Christian pilgrimage traditions and local healing practices.