Wall monument in Athenry

This wall monument consists of a canopied altar tomb (Wth 2.44m) that is located on the N side of the choir of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The front of the altar was divided into five panels capped by ogee-headed arches. The richly moulded soaring arch above this was formerly filled with tracery but only the springing stones now survive. It was framed by pinnacles; that on the E side is missing. Also on the E side the figure of the Virgin and Child with two dolphins above is carved in low relief on a jambstone. The ‘curious group of scratches’ recorded by Macalister (1913, 209-10, Fig. 7) on another jambstone were not visible. McKeon (2009, 31) suggests a 15th or 16th-century date on the basis of the fabric and dressing. (Bradley and Dunne 1992, 34-5) The following images have been uploaded: GA084-001044-_02.jpg Detail of Virgin and Child GA084-001044-_03.jpg Overall view of wall monument Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 9 November 2018