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According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 127), stone known as 'The Finger Stone' said to have been thrown by Grainne at her husband Diarmuid during their residence at Labbacallee (9822). 'It...lies 150 yards N. of the junction of the roads, which is 1050 yards S.E. of Labba Caille' (ibid. photograph opp. 126). Exact location not known.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO027-128

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