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A heritage day out in County Cork

Everything this site lists for County Cork in one place: 865 entries across holy wells, pattern days, monuments, castles and the coast. Each links to the record or page it comes from. More about County Cork →

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Holy wells 358Pattern days 7Round towers 5High crosses 0Ogham stones 137Mass rocks 105Sweathouses 3Megalithic tombs 132Crannógs 4Abbeys and friaries 36Castles 37Lighthouses 18Award beaches 23National parks 0
Holy wells · 358

From: Sites and Monuments Record (Republic); Wikidata for Northern Ireland. Holy wells page →

Pattern days · 7
  • St Gobnait's Pattern Day, Ballyvourney · 11 February · “Gobnait's Pattern Day is still celebrated by the community, with a Mass at her well when everyone takes water from it.” · Source ↗
  • Tobar na Teine, Cleanrath · 1 May · Cleanrath · “Venerated in May and August, with the pattern day on 1 May.” · SMR CO030-121 ↗
  • Holy well, Carrigaline West · St John's Eve · Carrigaline West · “An information plaque at the well says large crowds attended the pattern every St John's Eve in the early 19th century to drink the water.” · SMR CO086-056 ↗
  • Holy well, Mullaghroe North · the Sunday before 25 July · Mullaghroe North · “Bowman (1934) noted rounds on 25 July and Good Friday, and "the pattern" held on the Sunday before 25 July.” · SMR CO029-076003 ↗
  • "The Pattern" well, Ballynakilla · the Sunday nearest the feast of St Michael · Ballynakilla (Bear By., Killaconenagh Par.) · “Associated with St Michael and known locally as "the pattern", with a pattern day on the Sunday nearest his feast.” · SMR CO128-029 ↗
  • Holy well, Rossagh · 24 November · Rossagh East · “Jones (1910) wrote that a pattern was held at a well beside Rossagh church on 24 November yearly, "but has now long died out".” · SMR CO017-113 ↗
  • Holy well, Nohaval Upper · 11, 12 and 13 December · Nohaval Upper · “In 1934 a pattern was recorded as held here annually for three days, 11 to 13 December.” · SMR CO029-033003 ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record descriptions and Wikipedia. Pattern days page →

Round towers · 5
  • Brigown · “No visible surface trace of tower 'which stood 30 yards from the S.W. angle of the church, and fell, in the memory of several people'” · SMR CO019-030002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · “A French traveller described it in 1644 as 100ft in height; it was damaged during the siege of Cork in 1690 and fell entirely in 1738.” · SMR CO074-038003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Nohaval Lower · “Described by Smith (1750, vol. 1, 294) as 'stump of a round tower'” · SMR CO038-001001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Sleenoge · “This round tower is comprised of a unique hexagonal base standing to a height of 18 feet (5.48m; Caulfield 1879, 16), with the remainder cylindrical portion of the tower surviving to a height of 67 feet 3inches (20.50m; …” · SMR CO094-104002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Imokilly By., Cloyne Par.) · “Circular tower (H 30m; diam. at base 5.2m; diam. at 7th floor4m) of seven storeys with basement.” · SMR CO088-019004- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Round towers page →

High crosses · none on our lists

From: Sites and Monuments Record. High crosses page →

Ogham stones · 137
  • Ahalisky · “Found in a souterrain with two other ogham stones.” · SMR CO122-049003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ahalisky · “Found with two other ogham stones in a souterrain.” · SMR CO122-049004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ahalisky · “Found with two other ogham stones within a souterrain.” · SMR CO122-049005- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Tseanchluain · “One of three ogham stones flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station.” · SMR CO058-039001- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Tseanchluain · “One of three ogham stones flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station.” · SMR CO058-039005- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Tseanchluain · “One of three ogham stones flanking a low cairn which marks a penitential station.” · SMR CO058-039006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Aultagh · “A fallen stone (L 1.1m; 0.7m x 0.3m) with the inscription on a flat face.” · SMR CO094-073---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain, in the SW quadrant of a ringfort, with five other ogham stones, now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland (see DU018-369----).” · SMR CO085-067003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain with five other ogham stones.” · SMR CO085-067004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain with five other ogham stones, now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland (see DU018-371----).” · SMR CO085-067005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain with five other ogham stones, now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland.” · SMR CO085-067006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain with five other ogham stones, now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland (see DU018-373----).” · SMR CO085-067007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhank · “Discovered in 1846 built into a souterrain with five other ogham stones, now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland (see DU018-374----).” · SMR CO085-067008- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “According to Barry (1890, 518) the stone was 'found loose in the cave' (souterrain CO055-007003-) where fourteen other ogham stones were found.” · SMR CO055-007002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “One of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “This is one of fifteen ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as sandstone (H 4ft 11in; 1ft 10in x 5in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as stratified grit stone (H 3ft 10in; 1ft 1in x 9in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007008- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as claystone (H 4ft 2in; 1ft 2in x 8in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007009- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as grit stone (H 4ft 41/2in; 1ft 11/2in x 8in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007010- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as sandstone grit (H 4ft 4in; 1ft 2in x 9in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007011- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as clayslate (H 3ft 10in; 1ft 3in x 71/2in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007012- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “This stone (L 4ft 1in) was recorded as one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007013- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as grit stone (H 4ft; 1ft 3in x 6in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007014- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as clayslate (H 4ft 6in; 1ft 3in x 9in), this is one of 15 ogham stones,found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007015- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “This stone (H 3ft 21/2in; 1ft x 51/2in) is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007016- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as grit stone (H 3ft 6in; 1ft 8in x 41/2in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007017- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyknock North · “Recorded as clayslate (H 6ft 7in; 1ft 8in x 9in), this is one of 15 ogham stones found covering a souterrain.” · SMR CO055-007018- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynabortagh · “The ogham inscription is on the S and SE edges, but is badly flaked on the lower edges.” · SMR CO052-039001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynabortagh · “This is one of four stones recorded by Windele prior to their destruction in the mid-ninteenth century.” · SMR CO052-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynabortagh · “This ogham stone was discovered in a souterrain in 2005 where it was one of four pillars supporting the roof.” · SMR CO052-061002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynabortagh · “This ogham stone was discovered in a souterrain in 2005 where it was one of four pillars supporting the roof.” · SMR CO052-061003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Baneena South · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of the ogham stone which orginally stood in Rathcobane townland (see CO054-067----).” · SMR CO044-111---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Barleyfield · “This is the original location record of a cross-slab, which also bears an ogham inscription.” · SMR CO123-081---- ↗
  • Barrahaurin · “Discovered in 1845 when a souterrain was uncovered in a ringfort and later purchased by the antiquarian John Windele.” · SMR CO050-045003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Barrees · “Surviving scores of an ogham inscription are visible along one side of the slab and across top.” · SMR CO102-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Bishop's Island (Barrymore By., Ardnageehy Par.) · “The inscription is pocked and rubbed and was read by Macalister (1945, 65, no. 61) as OLAGNI MAQ[...H (see also McManus 2004, 21-2, no. 24: OLAGNI MAq...).” · SMR CO053-072---- ↗
  • Bunkilla · “Lankford (1993, 6-7) read the inscription as ANM MAQQI-LASIR K[O]I MA(Q)QI BIR(R)AC(I)AS or ANM MAQQI-LASIRE(O)N MAQQI BIR(R)ACIAS.” · SMR CO061-074---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Burgatia · “Windele noticed a rectangular block of stone (c. 1.06m x 0.47m x 0.22m) partly concealed by grass on which he identified a single letter, either Q or N, of an ogham inscription roughly in the middle of one of the long …” · SMR CO143-100---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Burnfort · “A drawing of the stone (1.68m x 0.48m x 0.2m, converted from Macalister 1945) by John Windele shows a clear inscription which Macalister (1945, 61, no. 56) gave as SAGITTARI.” · SMR CO042-052003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caolmhagh Mór · “According to Macalister (1907, 160; 1945, 130, no. 134), the inscription is worn but at least partially legible and reads ASsiCONa (lower case letters uncertain).” · SMR CO081-018---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carhoovauler · “One of three ogham stones (also CO122-001004-; CO122-001005-) found in a souterrain.” · SMR CO122-001003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carhoovauler · “One of three ogham stones (also CO122-001003; CO122-001005-) discovered in a souterrain.” · SMR CO122-001004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carhoovauler · “One of the three ogham stones (also CO122-001003-; CO122-001004-) discovered in a souterrain.” · SMR CO122-001005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigagulla · “The ogham stone (1.6m x 0.23m x 0.23m, converted from Macalister 1945) was purchased by Cork Public Museum in 1940 and is now in the UCC collection (see CO074-147----).” · SMR CO049-052---- ↗
  • Cloch Eidhneach · “One of these pillar stones is said to have an Ogham inscription on it'” · SMR CO069-082---- ↗
  • Cooldorragha · “Macalister (1945, 128,no. 129) did not see stone but according to him 'all copyists are agreed on the readings' which he gives as VEQOANAI MAQI EQOD[... .” · SMR CO082-045002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolineagh · “Macalister (1945, 103-5,no. 104) described the inscription as 'on N.E. angle, much rubbed in the middle though in good condition at the ends'” · SMR CO061-080005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolineagh · “It is one of two ogham stones from the site, the second remains in situ.” · SMR CO061-080007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolowen · “According to Macalister (1945, 81, no. 78), this stone was discovered by Windele in 1819 in the fosse of a ringfort.” · SMR CO063-101---- ↗
  • Coomleagh East · “Macalister (1945, vol. 1, 59) recorded an ogham inscription on the dexter edge of the E face of the upright SW stone (H 2m; Wth 1.1m; T 0.6m) of a pair of standing stones.” · SMR CO106-064---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coomlogane · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location for one of two ogham stones (see CO039-062004- and CO039-062005-) discovered in 1981 when a souterrain within a ringfort was uncovered during quarrying.” · SMR CO039-244001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coomlogane · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location for one of the two ogham stones (see CO039-062004- and CO039-062005-) discovered in 1981 when a souterrain within a ringfort was uncovered during quarrying.” · SMR CO039-244002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078006-).” · SMR CO074-134---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078008-).” · SMR CO074-135---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078004-).” · SMR CO074-136---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078007-).” · SMR CO074-137---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078003-).” · SMR CO074-138---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of one of six ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Knockshanawee, Co Cork (see CO072-078005-).” · SMR CO074-139---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This ogham stone (1.37 x 0.38 x 0.15, converted from Macalister 1945, 257, no. 262) was removed from a leacht at Seemochudha, Co. Waterford (see WA011-003001-) and is currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor …” · SMR CO074-140---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of an ogham stone discovered in 1838 during the demolition of an 18th century Church of Ireland parish church in Aghabulloge graveyard.” · SMR CO074-142---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “An ogham stone said to have formed part of a stone circle was removed from Glenaglogh North/ Glenaglogh South area and is currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-143---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of an ogham stone found in Tullig More, Co Cork in 1841 (see CO061-182----).” · SMR CO074-144---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This ogham stone was found in a souterrain in a ringfort in Barrahaurin, Co. Cork in 1845 and is currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-145---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of an ogham stone that was found in a souterrain in a ringfort in Glenawillin, Co Cork in 1844.” · SMR CO074-146---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location for ogham stone found during peat cutting in Carrigagulla Co Cork.” · SMR CO074-147---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of the ogham stone found in a ringfort in Garranes, Co Cork and thought to have come from the souterrain discovered later.” · SMR CO074-148---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This ogham stone was found built into a gate pier in a farm wall in Bishop's Island, Co Cork.” · SMR CO074-151---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “McManus didn't include a 28th stone, which was actually this ogham stone, because it was lying prostrate on the ground with the inscription hidden.” · SMR CO074-152---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007018-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-153---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007010-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-154---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-155---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007014-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-156---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007012-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-157---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007016-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-158---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007005-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-159---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007017-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-160---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007009-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-161---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007007-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-162---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007015-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-163---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “One of 15 ogham stones found in a souterrain in a ringfort at Ballyknock North, Co Cork (see CO055-007011-) and currently on permanent display in the Stone Corridor, University College Cork.” · SMR CO074-164---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This cross-slab, which also bears an ogham inscription, was discovered in the 1940s near Kilbrittain.” · SMR CO074-166---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “An ogham inscription occupies both angles and the top of the slab.” · SMR CO074-176---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location in Cork Public Museum of the ogham stone from Geara South, Co. Kerry.” · SMR CO074-177---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · present location of a moved object · “This is the present location of the ogham stone (in Cork Public Museum, ref.” · SMR CO074-178---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Crinnaloo North · “According to Macalister (1945, 128-9), a 'very tall stone' was removed from the NW quadrant of a ringfort called Lisagallaun and broken into a number of pieces; one part was used as a workbench in a nearby farmyard, a …” · SMR CO040-053002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Crushterra · “There is a faint ogham inscription on the SSE edge of the stone reading AFG/M(?)OLA.” · SMR CO093-049---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Deelish (Muskerry East By.) · “This stone was discovered in 1826, later presented to the Royal Cork Institution and now in British Museum.” · SMR CO060-172---- ↗
  • Dromatimore · present location of a moved object · “Discovered c. 1840 when flour mill demolished on site of possible ringfort; a second ogham stone apparently found with it.” · SMR CO061-089001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dunbeacon · “Macalister the he had found a stone with an ogham inscription near the coastal promontory fort known as 'Doona Fort' (NMI).” · SMR CO130-024003- ↗
  • Dunbulloge · “Described by Macalister (1945, 65, no. 62) as reddish clay slate (H 4ft 3in; 2ft 4in x 10in) with an inscription on the dexter angle of the S face, very worn.” · SMR CO063-026---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Faunkill-And-The-Woods · “The ogham inscription is on the NW edge read by Macalister (1945, 70, no. 66) and McManus (1997, 93) as MAQI-DECCEDDAS AVI TURANIAS. This stone has been studied as part of the ‘Ogham in 3D’ project undertaken by the …” · SMR CO102-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garranes (Kinalmeaky By.) · “According to Macalister (1945, 83, no. 81), it measures '5'9" x 1'7" x 0'7"' and reads: C[A]SSITT[A]S MAQI MUCOI CALLITI.” · SMR CO084-090003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glashaboy South · “Recorded as an ogham stone (UCC) but no further details were given.” · SMR CO051-039---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glenaglogh North · “Macalister (1945, 108-9, no. 107) and McManus (2004, 21, no. 22) read the inscription as CUNAGUSSOS MA[... .” · SMR CO060-190---- ↗
  • Glenaphuca · “Part of the inscription was buried when it was read by Macalister (1945, 82, no. 79) and Barry (1897, 43).” · SMR CO066-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glenaphuca · “A lump of stone (9in; 4in x 4in), read by Macalister (1945, 82, no. 80) as bearing the end of an M and other marks 'not so certainly intended as letters'” · SMR CO066-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glenawillin · “The stone (H 6ft 4in; 1ft 8in x 1ft) has a worn inscription on the dexter angle of the SE face, read by Macalister (1945, 68, no. 64) as LODIMONI (reading downwards) and by O'Kelly (1945, 152-3) as LADIMANI.” · SMR CO065-033---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glenawillin · “'The dexter inscription, cut in fine lines, is much flaked' and was read by Macalister (1945, 66-7, no. 63) as COLOMAGNI AVI DUCURI and by McManus (2004, 20-1, no. 21) as COLOMAGNi [ ]V[ ]DU[ ]U...” · SMR CO065-098---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gour · “Macalister (1945, 72, no. 67) describes 'a damaged inscription in minute scores' which he read as CARI.” · SMR CO127-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Greenhill · “Discovered in 1906 when landowner 'was lowering a headland', c. 40m N of, and in next field to, existing ogham stone.” · SMR CO042-049001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Greenhill · “In pasture, with extensive view to S; upright stone (H 2.5m; 0.6m x 0.3m) with inscription cut along SE edge starting 0.45m from ground to near full height of stone; inscription weathered and defaced by cattle rubbing …” · SMR CO042-049002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Keenrath · “A rectangular upright stone (H 2.2m; 0.46 x 0.37m); the ogham inscription on the SE corner was read by Macalister (1945, 78-9, no. 75): [A]NM CASONI [MAQ]I RODAGNI.” · SMR CO093-063---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcaskan (Bear By.) · “An upright stone (H 1.2m; 0.23m x 0.18m) bearing an ogham inscription, which Macalister (1945, 72, no. 68) read as LUGUQRIT.....LONAS.” · SMR CO103-003003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcullen South · “A second uninscribed stone marks the NE corner.” · SMR CO061-187---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmartin Lower · “The ogham inscription is found along three sides of a lintel stone (1.7m x 0.51m x 0.25m, converted from Macalister 1945) in a souterrain, which is now inaccessible, although the stone is presumably still in position.” · SMR CO050-062003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockrour · “According to Brash (1879, 133) a stone 'bearing a mutilated inscription' was found in 1856 in a burial ground within an enclosure at Knockrour (in fact the site straddles two townlands, the other being Oughtihery).” · SMR CO060-187---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockrour · “The stone is now in the possession of the Pitt-Rivers Museum at Oxford.” · SMR CO060-188---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078004-, CO072-078005-, CO072-078006-, CO072-078007-, CO072-078008-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078003-, CO072-078005-, CO072-078006-, CO072-078007-, CO072-078008-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078003-, CO072-078004-, CO072-078006-, CO072-078007-, CO072-078008-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078003-, CO072-078004-, CO072-078005-, CO072-078007-, CO072-078008-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078006- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078003-, CO072-078004-, CO072-078005-, CO072-078006-, CO072-078008-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockshanawee · “One of six ogham stones (also CO072-078003-, CO072-078004-, CO072-078005-, CO072-078006-, CO072-078007-) used in the construction of a souterrain.” · SMR CO072-078008- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockyrourke (Muskerry East By.) · “In 1906 Macalister described a stone '3 feet 1/2in high with a much-worn inscription on one angle', which he read possibly as ULMABI.” · SMR CO050-155---- ↗
  • Lackabane (Muskerry East By.) · “The inscription is cut along the edge of a lintel.” · SMR CO050-100003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Liscahane · “This is the original location for one of two ogham stones (see also CO039-062005-) discovered in 1981 when a souterrain within a ringfort was uncovered during quarrying.” · SMR CO039-062004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Liscahane · “This is the original location for one of two ogham stones (see also CO039-062004-) discovered in 1981 when a souterrain within a ringfort was uncovered during quarrying.” · SMR CO039-062005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Longstone · “Recorded as a possible ogham stone.” · SMR CO052-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monataggart · “Macalister (1945, 116-8, no. 118) gave the inscription as VEQREQ MUCOI GLUNLEGGET, but considered that it had 'passed through a series of vicissitudes, all of which have left scars upon its surface' (ibid., 116). This …” · SMR CO061-022002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monataggart · “One of two ogham stones (0.9m; 0.4m x 0.1m) discovered in souterrain where it formed part of the 'upright stones'; purchased by the Royal Irish Academy and now part of collection of National Museum of Ireland (see …” · SMR CO061-022003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monataggart · “This stone (1.88m; 0.35m x 0.26m) is one of two ogham stones (see also CO061-022003-) discovered in a souterrain where it formed one of the 'upright stones'” · SMR CO061-022004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monataggart · “Discovered some time after 1873 in the vicinity of three other ogham stones but unlike them not removed from the locality.” · SMR CO061-022005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mountmusic · “McManus didn't include a 28th stone, which was actually this ogham stone, because it was lying prostrate on the ground with the inscription hidden.” · SMR CO082-095---- ↗
  • Mountrivers · “One of two ogham stones (see also CO061-079004-) found when a flourmill was demolished c. 1840 on the site of a possible ringfort.” · SMR CO061-079003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mountrivers · “Apparently found in association with another ogham stone when a flour mill was demolished c. 1840 on the site of a possible ringfort.” · SMR CO061-079004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Oughtihery · “The westerly stone was described by Brash (1879, 132) as containing 'upon the upper part of an angle a few vowel scores, much worn'” · SMR CO060-185---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Poundlick · “A possible ogham stone was recorded by the landowner in the fosse of a ringfort.” · SMR CO141-125002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rathcobane · “The weathered inscription was interpreted by Macalister (1945, 70, no. 65) as LOGA MAQI SDANBI.” · SMR CO054-067---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rooves More · “One of three ogham stones (also CO072-070004-, CO072-070005-) discovered in a souterrain in 1865, removed by A.” · SMR CO072-070003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rooves More · “One of three ogham stones (also CO072-070003-, CO072-070005-) discovered in a souterrain in 1865, removed by A.” · SMR CO072-070004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rooves More · “One of three ogham stones (also CO072-070003-, CO072-070004-) discovered in a souterrain in 1865, removed by A.” · SMR CO072-070005- ↗ · map ↗
  • Templebryan North · “The weathered ogham inscription is on the NW corner and was read by Macalister (1945, 79, no. 76) as 'ANM TENAS MACI V'. Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/.” · SMR CO122-075004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tullig More (Muskerry East By.) · “He read EGSAMVVA MAQI LASCOG[I].” · SMR CO061-182---- ↗
  • Underhill · “An inscribed roof-slab of soft shale/clay slate (L 1.72m; 0.53m x 0.11m) found in a souterrain with two other ogham stones (CO107-060--- and CO107-059---).” · SMR CO107-058---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Underhill · “An inscribed lintel of sandstone (L 1.75m; 0.7m x 0.11m) found with two other ogham stones (CO107-060--- and CO107-058---) within a souterrain.” · SMR CO107-059---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Underhill · “Found with two other ogham stones (CO107-059--- and CO107-058---) within a souterrain.” · SMR CO107-060---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Ogham stones page →

Mass rocks · 105
  • Aghavrin · “According to Hartnett (1939, 38), 'at foot of a large rock, known as Carrigacnubber is a sort of ledge or stone altar, at which it was said Mass was celebrated in Penal times'” · SMR CO072-149---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardagannive · “Locally known as 'mass rock' (pers. comm.” · SMR CO116-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardrah (Bantry By.) · “According to Myler (1998, 57), local tradition suggests that this boulder (6m N-S; H 1.8m) may have been once used as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO106-083---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardura Beg · “This is known locally as a mass-rock and comprises a rock (max. H 4.5m) which features a 'pulpit' or shelf (H 1.3m) on its S face.” · SMR CO140-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballinaltig Beg · “Indicated and named 'Altar' on 1842, 1905 and 1935 OS 6-inch maps.” · SMR CO026-071---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballycullenhane · SMR CO136-107---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballycurreen (Cork By.) · “Sign explains mass said here in penal times.” · SMR CO086-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyhindon · “Known locally as mass rock and field known as 'altar field'.” · SMR CO027-184---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballymah · “This mass-rock comprises outcropping rock (L 2.6m; T 0.3m; H 1m) which is orientated SW-NE.” · SMR CO085-135---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyrusheen · “According to Bowman (1934, 423), in a field known as 'the altar field...is a glacial boulder on which, it is said, Mass was offered up in the Penal Days'” · SMR CO024-223---- ↗
  • Ballyshoneen (Muskerry East By., Inishcarra Par.) · “Hartnett (1939, 226) recorded, from local information, that this curious natural formation, which resembles a face in profile, is traditionally known as 'Carraig an Aifrinn or "Mass Rock"' (ibid.).” · SMR CO062-101---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Bank · “Slab (4.35m x 1.75m; 0.8m thick) known locally as 'mass rock'; surrounded by large boulders in 1988 by local people to stop erosion by sea (pers. comm Connie Murphy N.T. Castletownbear).” · SMR CO116-026---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Barleyfield · “Rectangular altar (L 2.65m; Wth 1.2m; H 0.3m) of dry-stone construction, set into angle of cliff face. (CMSS).” · SMR CO123-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Beach · “He described it as 'a man made altar set against a vertical, north facing rock face.” · SMR CO118-020001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Boardee · “According to local tradition, used as mass-rock during penal times. (pers. comm.” · SMR CO099-100---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Boleynanoultagh · “In mountain scrubland, on steep S-facing slope on side of Carrigeenamronety (locally known as Quern Hill).” · SMR CO009-005002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherkeen · “Natural table of rock (H 1.2m; L 5.2m; Wth 0.6m) where mass was said in penal times.” · SMR CO114-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherkeen · “According to local information, this natural earth-fast boulder (2.6m NW-SE; 2.2m NE-SW; H 0.8m), which is roughly rectangular in plan, was used as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO114-070---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Camus (Ibane and Barryroe By., Kilkerranmore Par.) · “Rock outcrop near top of hill, locally known as "mass rock". (CMSS).” · SMR CO144-049---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cappaboy Beg · “Altar at E end composed of one flat slab resting on several other stones.” · SMR CO092-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carhoo South · “A rough-surfaced shelf, which is located towards the E end of outcropping rock (c. 10m E-W) that protrudes from the steep slope, was used as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO111-094---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carker Middle · “According to local information, mass celebrated here on last Monday in July each year.” · SMR CO017-028---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigcleena More · “Bowman (1934, 570) recorded 'Carraig an Aifrinn - Mass Rock, about 150 yds.” · SMR CO041-128---- ↗
  • Carrigdangan · SMR CO093-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigroe (Carbery E. (E.D.) By.) · “In a history of the parish of Desertserges a mass-rock is recorded in Carrigroe townland.” · SMR CO109-096---- ↗
  • Castleblagh · “Recorded by Lee (1932, 24-5) as having 'originally stood on the west side of the bothairín about 50 yards north of Tobar a' Chaipín where Holy Mass was celebrated in Penal Days.” · SMR CO034-059---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Castlederry · “Exact location of mass rock not known.” · SMR CO109-073---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ceann Droma · “According to local information, there was a mass rock here.” · SMR CO069-075---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Chimneyfield · “Plaque with inscription in both Irish and English reads 'Mass was said here in Penal times'” · SMR CO043-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloan · “According to local information, this natural flat-topped boulder (2m N-S; 1.9m E-W; H 1.05m), which is roughly square in plan, was used as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO114-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloghanaculleen · “O'Donoghue (1986, 3), records a mass-rock to the S of a burial ground in Cloghanaculleen townland.” · SMR CO147-066---- ↗
  • Commons (Muskerry West By.) · “According to local information, a mass-rock was located on a raised triangular area (8m N-S; 5m E-W; H 0.4m) in the SW corner of a field.” · SMR CO082-113---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolaclevane · “Rock outcrop, known locally as a mass rock; small modern grotto erected on top.” · SMR CO082-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cooldaniel · “Local tradition that wedge-tomb was used as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO082-108---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cooleenlemane · “Large rock outcrop, now used as a sheep shelter but traditionally known as 'mass rock'.” · SMR CO091-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolmountain · “This is '…what is known as "The Mass Altar"' and comprises a flat slab of rock (c. 3m x 1.2m; T 0.4m) which lies level with the SSE-sloping ground.” · SMR CO093-011002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coolroe More · “According to local information, there was a mass-rock in a particular field.” · SMR CO040-149---- ↗
  • Coomleagh East · “According to Myler (1998, 75), mass was celebrated here on a large rock in penal times.” · SMR CO106-088---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cooradarrigan · “Locally said to be "mass rock". (pers. comm.” · SMR CO139-043---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coorleigh South · “Traditionally known as "mass-rock".” · SMR CO135-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coosheen · “According to Ryan (1946, 192), a mass-rock was 'reputed to stand on the opposite side of the road [to a burial ground]'” · SMR CO149-001002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corravreeda East · “According to local information stone (L c.7 ft; Wth c. 4 ft) known as "mass rock"; broken up and buried c. 1970.” · SMR CO110-058---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Corruragh · “According to local information, a mass-rock and a cross-inscribed stone existed at this location until land reclamation took place here in the past.” · SMR CO098-082---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Councambeg · “Secluded rock face on W side of ravine, locally known as "mass rock". (CMSS).” · SMR CO135-123---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Courtaparteen · SMR CO125-032---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cullomane West · “An irregular stone (1.2m NE-SW; 0.8m NW-SE; H 0.8m) at the top of a steep slope is known locally as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO118-090---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Curragh (Duhallow By., Kilbrin Par.) · “Bowman (1934, 402-3) recorded a large glacial boulder known locally as a mass rock, where it is said that mass was celebrated during penal times, standing in the same field as two ringforts (CO023-056----, …” · SMR CO023-330---- ↗
  • Curraheen (Muskerry West By., Inchigeelagh Par.) · “Plaque reads "Altar of Penal Times - Mass was said here 1640-1800".” · SMR CO081-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrymihin East · “Local tradition of mass rock; 'altar' on mid-section of rock outcrop (H 0.9m; Wth 1m).” · SMR CO115-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrynafinchin · “A mass rock consisting of a level slab raised up to resemble an altar.” · SMR CO092-001003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrynakilla · “According to the landowner, there is a mass-rock at this location.” · SMR CO091-074001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Drombeg (Ibane and Barryroe By.) · “Known locally as "mass rock".” · SMR CO135-096002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dungannon · “Roadside rock outcrop shaped to resemble an altar.” · SMR CO134-099---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dunmanway North · “According to landowner, rock part of Hexagon Rock as shown on 3rd ed. (1935).” · SMR CO107-035001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dysert · “McCarthy (1991, 95) was informed that there was a mass rock in Dysert in the 1940s but it is now removed.” · SMR CO031-158---- ↗
  • Farahy · “Known locally as mass rock.” · SMR CO018-042---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Farlistown · “According to local information, there is a cross-inscribed mass-rock against the N side of the roadside field boundary in the corner of this field.” · SMR CO097-081---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Farnanes (Carbery E. (W.D) By.) · “Locally known as a "mass rock".” · SMR CO107-056---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Farranacoush (Sherkin Island) · SMR CO149-053---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garranes South · “Flat-topped boulder locally known as "mass rock", now lying in field fence.” · SMR CO119-089002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Garranes South · present location of a moved object · SMR CO119-127---- ↗
  • Glanalin · “This mass-rock, which comprises a cuboid-shaped stone slab (2.5m E-W; 1.2m N-S; H 0.75m), lies at the foot of the N face of E-W outcropping rock.” · SMR CO129-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glananarig · “In boggy ground with rock outcropping, at bend in Foherish River; area known locally as "Bishop's Island".” · SMR CO070-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glanarough · “According to local information, this flat-topped boulder (1.9m E-W; 1.05m N-S; H 0.75m) is a mass-rock.” · SMR CO126-045---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glanatnaw · “A natural rock shelf (L c. 3m; Wth c. 1m; max. H 1.5m) at the lower NW end of the cliff is known locally as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO119-121---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glenacarney · “McCarthy (1991, 86) recorded a mass site on Tim Twomey's land, in Gleann an Aifrinn 'marked by a ring of sods beside a bank'” · SMR CO004-057---- ↗
  • Gooseberryhill · “McCarthy (1991, 86) recorded a mass rock in 'a glen called Gleann an Phobail (Glen Wobble), - the glen of the congregation - which separates the parishes of Newmarket and Meelin.” · SMR CO014-149---- ↗
  • Gort An Imill · “A large roughly rectangular boulder (2.8m E-W; 2.65m N-S; H 1.4m), which is partially obscured by moss and overgrowth, was used as a mass-rock during penal times.” · SMR CO069-088---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gort Na Fuinseann · “A shelf (L 7m; Wth 2.5m; H 1.6m) on the SE side of outcropping rock is known locally as 'Carrig an Aifrinn' and was used as a mass-rock during penal times.” · SMR CO069-087---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortdonaghmore · “Rock outcrop: according to local information, mass said here in Penal times.” · SMR CO062-228---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortnacrusha South · “According to O'Regan (1960, 29) 'mass was celebrated in the eastern side of this townland, in the glen by the river, in Penal times'; 'cave' marked the spot but now only 'bold face of the rock' remains.” · SMR CO124-067---- ↗
  • Gortnacrusha South · SMR CO124-075---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortnamucklagh (Carbery East (W.D) By.) · “Stone-built altar supported by two upright stones and set against rock face.” · SMR CO108-079---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Inchamay North · “McCarthy (1991, 89), quoting from the UCD Schools Folklore Survey, recorded the tradition that mass was celebrated 'on a flat green space of mountain (Con O'Brien's land).” · SMR CO040-144---- ↗
  • Inishodriscol or Hare Island · “According to Daly (2000, 47), an irregular-shaped boulder (3.7m N-S; 1.2m E-W; H 0.8m) was used as a mass-rock in the past.” · SMR CO149-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilberrihert (Muskerry East By.) · “On SE-facing slope of hill known as Cooper's Rock.” · SMR CO060-195---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilgilky North · “Known locally as mass rock.” · SMR CO024-074---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killinga · “Locally known as "mass rock".” · SMR CO133-035001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmore (Muskerry West By.) · “Known locally as mass-rock.” · SMR CO081-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilnadur · “Upright slab (now broken) on top of altar has fragmentary inscription: 'ALTAR OF PENAL DAYS'.” · SMR CO094-038---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilnameela · “Rock outcrop in field of pasture, known locally as "mass rock" (CMSS).” · SMR CO109-085---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilnarovanagh · “Large boulder; according to local information, known locally as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO083-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilshinahan · “Rock outcrop, in secluded stream valley, where mass was said in penal times (local information).” · SMR CO123-030---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockahorrea East · “Mass rock recorded by McCarthy (1991, 86) just across the river from Rockchapel and marked by a Marian shrine.” · SMR CO004-055---- ↗
  • Knockananig · “Known locally as mass rock and annual pilgrimage takes place around 15th August.” · SMR CO035-098---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockaphonery · “Natural hollow in rock outcrop atop hill, known locally as a place where mass was said. (CMSS).” · SMR CO134-098---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockaphreaghane (Muskerry East By.) · present location of a moved object · “According to local information, this stone was a mass rock.” · SMR CO084-108---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockaphreaghane (Muskerry East By.) · “This record constitutes the original location of a mass-rock.” · SMR CO084-140---- ↗
  • Knockatlowig · “Field named 'Parknakilla' on both editions of OS 6-inch maps; field fences now removed.” · SMR CO121-076---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackabaun (Carbery East (W.D) By.) · “This monument was reported by the archaeologist Tony Miller on 20 March 2014. he describes it as follows: "This is a mass rock situated on the steep southern side of Pipe Hill, just to the west of the road.” · SMR CO093-105---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lismire · “McCarthy (1991, 86) noted that Mass was once celebrated in Lismire wood; nearby is a narrow trench called 'Clais an Aifrinn', on the land of J.J.” · SMR CO015-178---- ↗
  • Lispatrick Upper · SMR CO137-015---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Longueville · “Bowman (1934, 20) recorded two stones about 3ft apart, one upright, the other flat, with a whitethorn tree growing between them; tradition that Mass was celebrated on the larger of the two during penal times.” · SMR CO032-176---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Loughane East · “Beside laneway, in area of rock outcropping.” · SMR CO062-128---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Marybrook · “According to Ó Riain (1984, 17), 'one member of the Savage family was a priest who celebrated Mass secretly during the Penal Days giving his name to Savage's Rock in Marybrook'” · SMR CO023-320---- ↗
  • Meentinny West · “Bowman (1934, 108) noted tradition that Mass was celebrated there in the Penal Times.” · SMR CO013-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mishells · “Irregularly shaped sandstone block (L c.1m; Wth 0.55m; H 0.52m); known locally as "mass rock". (CMSS).” · SMR CO096-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Moyge · “Dunworth (1989, 41) mentions a mass rock at Coolfoure, near Killabraher.” · SMR CO007-150---- ↗
  • Ratooragh · “Known locally as "mass rock".” · SMR CO139-021---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rossmackowen Commons · “Block of sandstone (H 0.9m; Wth 1.2m), roughly shaped to serve as an altar.” · SMR CO115-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Shanavally (Kinalea By., Ballymartle Par.) · “Rock outcrop in forest named 'Altar Rock' on 1842 OS 6-inch map.” · SMR CO098-050---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Shehy Beg · “A stone slab (1.8m E-W; 1.5m N-S; H 0.8m), resting on a table-like area of outcropping rock, is known locally as a mass-rock.” · SMR CO093-084---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tawnies Lower · “This possible mass-rock comprises a flat-topped sandstone block (L 0.74m; Wth 0.29m; H 0.5m) which features a number of rough linear marks on the E end and one on the W end of the upper surface.” · SMR CO135-136---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tooms West · “A sandstone outcrop (approximately 3.20m wide on north face; height 1.70m) is locally believed to be a Mass-rock.” · SMR CO071-162---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Walterstown · “According to inscription plaque marks 'the traditional site of the mass cave where the Holy Sacrifice was offered during the Penal period'.” · SMR CO088-087---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Mass rocks page →

Sweathouses · 3
  • Ballyourane · “Dry stone-lined circular chamber (diam. 1.42m; H 0.8m) with corbelled roof; entered by low lintelled passage (Wth 0.45m; L c. 1m) on SE side of mound.” · SMR CO132-009002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Uí Ríordáin Theas · SMR CO092-069---- ↗
  • Hermitage (Barrymore By.) · “Remains of circular stone-built structure (int. H 1.6m; diam. 3.3m; wall thickness 0.63m); lintelled fireplace in W wall; break in wall to SE may be entrance.” · SMR CO064-049---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Sweathouses page →

Megalithic tombs · 132
  • Ahaglaslin · “On small platform, near top of hillside, overlooking valley of Ownahinchy River; tomb well preserved.” · SMR CO143-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Allihies · “The gallery (L 2.15m; Wth 1.1m at W, narrowing to 0.85m at E) is aligned NE-SW.” · SMR CO114-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Altar · “This wedge tomb was excavated in 1989 by Dr. William F.” · SMR CO148-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Cheapach Thoir · “According to Kelly (1897, 104), Windele recorded on 'Mount Kippoch' a monument in the coarse grass and heather 'which looks as though it may have been a cromleac, but there remains no vestige of a table stone'” · SMR CO058-065---- ↗
  • An Chlochbhuaile · “Comprises small gallery (L 2m; Wth 1.25m at W end, 0.75m at E) open to SW, covered by single roofstone, represented by three sidestones to N, two to S and inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO093-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Chlochbhuaile · “Comprises ruined E end of gallery (L 2.9m; Wth c. 1.3m) aligned E-W; represented by two sidestones to S, one fallen sidestone to N and inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO093-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Chlochbhuaile · “The wedge-shaped gallery (L 1.95m; Wth 1.12m at W, narrowing to 0.65m at E), aligned WNW-ESE, is closed by a double backstone (H 0.45m) at E.” · SMR CO093-076---- ↗ · map ↗
  • An Goirtín Fliuch · “Comprises chamber (L 1.3m; Wth c. 1m) aligned NE-SW, represented by single sidestones to NW and SE and inset backstone at NE end.” · SMR CO068-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardagilla · “Single orthostat (H 1.2m), stands at W end of N side ruined chamber, aligned E-W; collapsed c. 1980 when number of boulders dumped at E end.” · SMR CO150-017---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardaragh West · “Partially collapsed gallery, aligned NE-SW; divided at W end by tall septal stone into short portico (L 1m) and main chamber (L 5m).” · SMR CO128-011---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardaturrish More · “The remains consist of a chamber (L 1.15m; Wth 0.75m), aligned NNW-SSE, comprising two roughly parallel uprights which support the roofstone - a rounded boulder (1.6m N-S; 1.8m E-W; T 0.5m); no closing stones are …” · SMR CO105-057---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Arderrawinny · “Narrow chamber (L 2m; Wth c. 0.8m) aligned NE-SW, covered by two overlapping roofstones.” · SMR CO148-011---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardrah (Bantry By.),Gortnacowly · “The tomb is located in a hollow between two natural rises to the W and E and is incorporated in the townland boundary separating Ardrah from Gortnacowley.” · SMR CO106-062---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Arduslough · “On steep SE-facing slope c.75m SW of another wedge tomb.” · SMR CO147-048001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballydivlin · “Tomb incorporated in fence; gallery (L 4m; Wth c. 1.3m) aligned NE-SW.” · SMR CO147-011---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballymacus · “Monument consists of oblong cairn (L 8.5m; Wth 2.5m) with oblong depression, abutting old fence.” · SMR CO125-016---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballynahown · “Wedge-shaped gallery (L c. 3m; Wth 1.5m at W end, 1m at E) aligned ENE-WSW.” · SMR CO103-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyrisode · “Badly damaged; comprised gallery (L c. 5m; Wth 0.8m) aligned ESE-WNW.” · SMR CO147-014001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballyvoge Beg · “Ruined gallery (L 4m; Wth c. 0.8m) aligned NE-SW, comprises one orthostat and two fallen sidestones to S, one orthostat to N, inset backstone to E.” · SMR CO147-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Barnagowlane West · “Wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.8m; Wth 1.2m at W end, 0.8m at E) open to SW, represented by two orthostats and fallen sidestone to N, backstone to E; covered by a single roofstone.” · SMR CO106-034---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Barryroe (Carbery W. (E.D.) By.),Lahardane More · “N side of tomb incorporated in townland boundary fence.” · SMR CO151-044---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Bealick · “Well-preserved gallery (L c. 2m; Wth 1.05m to W, 1.25m to E) aligned WNW-ESE; represented by two sidestones to N, one to S and backstone to E; single outer-wall stone to S.” · SMR CO071-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Beennamweel East · “Tomb is incorporated in field fence extending E-W.” · SMR CO041-116---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Belrose Lower · “Ruinous; three stones set in line (L 2.6m), represent side (possibly N) of a gallery, aligned NW-SW.” · SMR CO095-079---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Bofickil · “Small wedge-shaped chamber open to W (L 2.5m; Wth 1.6m at W end, 1.3m at E); N and S sides each formed of one slab.” · SMR CO102-017---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherbaroul · “O Nualláin (ibid.) suggests stones may be remains of small wedge tomb but that 'evidence is not sufficient to warrant inclusion' in his main list.” · SMR CO060-079001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherbaroul · “Gallery (L 3.5m; Wth 1.3m to W, narrowing to E) aligned NW-SE; four sidestones to N, two to S and inset backstone at E end; single prostrate slab at W end.” · SMR CO060-079003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherbirrane · “Monument is badly damaged; early accounts indicate wedge-shaped gallery (L c. 2m; Wth c. 1m at W end narrowing to c. 0.8m to E) aligned E-W, having septal stone at W end preceded by short portico.” · SMR CO059-092---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Caherdowney · “Well-preserved tomb, comprises gallery, aligned E-W, surrounded by closely-set outer walling.” · SMR CO048-086---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Canrooska · “This is the most southerly of two wedge tombs situated on a gently sloping terrace in blanket bog at the head of the Canrooska River valley on the upper slopes of Barraboy Mountain; there are fine views from the …” · SMR CO090-021001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Canrooska · “This is the most northerly of two wedge tombs situated on a gently sloping terrace in blanket bog at the head of the Canrooska River valley on the upper slopes of Barraboy Mountain; there are fine views from the …” · SMR CO090-021002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cappaghnacallee · “The monument, incorporated in a stone field wall, consists of a gallery (L 2.m; Wth 0.65m at the open NE end), aligned NE-SW.” · SMR CO140-060---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cappeen East · “Four lines of stones, running NE-SW, seem to represent sides and outer-walling of gallery (L c. 5m).” · SMR CO094-064---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carraig Na Muc · “On valley floor at head of Sruhaunphadeen valley to NE of Douce Mountain, c. 150m to W of unclassified megalithic tomb (6429).” · SMR CO093-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carraig Na Muc · “In pasture, c. 150m to E of wedge tomb (6389).” · SMR CO093-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carriganimmy · “Comprises partly collapsed gallery (L c. 3m) aligned NNW-SSE, apparently incorporating outcropping rock as gallery sides at S end.” · SMR CO048-165---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carriganimmy · “Comprises narrow, partly collapsed gallery (L c. 4.7m; Wth c. 0.6m) aligned WNW-ESE, surrounded by outer walling; sidestones decrease in height from W to E.” · SMR CO048-166---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigboy (Muskerry West By.) · “Ruined gallery (Wth 1.15m to W), aligned NW-SE, represented by two side stones and facade stone to W, and three outer-wall stones along N and S sides.” · SMR CO082-102---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigdangan · “Early accounts and sketches indicate a gallery, aligned E-W, covered by two roofstones.” · SMR CO093-022002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Carrigonirtane · “Well-preserved tomb comprising gallery (L 3.7m; Wth 1.4m at W end, 1.1m at E), aligned E-W; represented by three sidestones to N, four to S and inset backstone at E end, surrounded by closely-set outer walling.” · SMR CO059-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ceann Droma · “Described by Colm Chambers as 'located at an altitude of 150—160m OD, on the south side of a large rock outcrop above the Sullane River, which flows about 500m to the north.” · SMR CO069-090---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Céim Chorrbhuaile · “Comprises well-preserved wedge-shaped gallery (L3.8m; Wth c. 1.2m at W, 0.35m at E end) aligned ESE-WNW, represented by four sidestones to N and S, and backstone outside gallery walls at E end; surrounded by closely set …” · SMR CO080-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Céim Chorrbhuaile · “Comprises gallery (L 2.1m; Wth c. 0.9m) aligned ESE-WNW, represented by two sidestones to N, three sidestones to S and inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO080-009---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cill Leice Fórabháin (Cléire) · “Chamber, open to NE, at centre of low cairn (diam. c. 15m).” · SMR CO153-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clashbredane · “Remains comprise gallery (L 3m; Wth c. 1.1m at W end, c. 0.9m at E) aligned ENE-WSW; represented by two sidestones to N and S and backstone at E end; buttress-stone to S of gallery.” · SMR CO094-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clogher (Carbery East (W.D.) By.) · “Short wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.4m; Wth 1.2m at W end, 0.8m at E), aligned E-W; ruinous.” · SMR CO093-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cloontreem · “Ruined gallery (L c. 2.4m; Wth 1.25m at SW) aligned NE-SW;represented by two erect side stones to SE, one upright and one fallen sidestone to NW.” · SMR CO115-057---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cooldaniel · “Comprises gallery (L at least 3.5m; Wth 1.2m at W end) aligned E-W, represented by three sidestones to N and S; E end is collapsed.” · SMR CO082-103---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cooldorragha · “Very ruined gallery (L over 2.2m; Wth 1.3m at W end), aligned ENE-WSW, represented by three stones to N and two at S sides.” · SMR CO082-047---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coollicka · “On level patch of ground, commanding view to S along Dripsey River valley.Tomb and many of surrounding field fences removed; capstone and orthostats piled atop nearest remaining field boundary.” · SMR CO050-077---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coonane · “The remains consist of a well-preserved gallery (L 4.2m; Wth 1.1m at W, narrowing only slightly to 0.95m at E), aligned NNE-SSW.” · SMR CO091-010007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cornaire · “Comprises gallery (L 3.4m;Wth 1.1m at SW end) open to SW, represented by two sidestones to N, three to S and inset backstone at E end; two outer-wall stones stand beyond N side.” · SMR CO093-006---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cornaire · “Comprises ruined gallery (L c. 3.5m; Wth 0.5m at E end), aligned ENE-WSW, irregularly constructed of small stones and surrounded by closely-set outer walling.” · SMR CO093-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coumaclavlig · “The remains consist of a collapsed gallery (L 2.6m; Wth c. 1.1m), aligned E-W.” · SMR CO091-013---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Coumaclavlig · “The remains consist of a gallery (L 3.7m; Wth 0.8m), aligned E-W, divided into two almost equal chambers by a transversely set slab placed about midway along its length.” · SMR CO091-014003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Crinnaloo North · “Ruined gallery (L 3.3m) aligned NE-SW, represented by three N sidestones and backstone at E end; no evidence of S gallery side.” · SMR CO040-064002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Crossoge · “Gallery (L 2.1m; Wth 1m) aligned NE-SW; greater part formed by two long slabs; set inside the line of each to W is a shorter stone.” · SMR CO105-023---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cúil Aodha · “Marked 'Cromlech' on 1842 OS 6-inch map.” · SMR CO058-023---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cúil Aodha · “Comprises gallery (L 1.6m; Wth 1.1m at N, 0.7m at S end) aligned N-S, represented by three sidestones to E and W with inset probable backstone at N end.” · SMR CO069-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Currane · SMR CO109-101---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derreengreanagh,Scartbaun · “Ruined chamber (L 1.2m) aligned E-W, covered by single roof stone; N side formed of one slab, decreasing in height W->E; inset back stone at E end.” · SMR CO118-039---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derryclogher · “Wedge-shaped chamber (L 1m; Wth 1.2m at W end, 0.8m at E), open to SW; N and S sides each formed of one slab; inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO091-002---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrygortnacloghy · “Comprises large, wedge-shaped gallery (L 3.5m; Wth 1.6m at W end, 1.1m at E; H 1.5m to W) aligned E-W; represented by one sidestone to N, two to S and apparent inset backstone at E end; three closely-set outer-wall …” · SMR CO081-029---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Derrymihin West · “The lower portion of the outer element of the tomb is enveloped in peat.” · SMR CO115-094---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Mhic Coirnín · “Comprises partly buried gallery (L 2m; Wth 1.1m at W end, 1m at E end) aligned ESE-WNW, represented by three sidestones to N, two to S and inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO080-019---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Na Sagart · “Comprises ruined gallery (L 2.8m; Wth c. 1m) aligned NE-SW, represented by large sidestones to N and S overlapped to W by two lower slabs, inset backstone at E end, and sill-like stone at W end.” · SMR CO058-060---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Na Sagart · “According to local information, when peat was cut in this general area in the 1960s a chamber was exposed consisting of a large roofstone resting on upright slabs.” · SMR CO058-075---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Na Sagart · “Remains of this tomb were exposed in the course of peat cutting on the upper S slopes of Knockacommeen Mountain.” · SMR CO058-076---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Doire Uí Ríordáin Theas · “Comprises gallery (L 3.1m;Wth 1.2m at W end, 0.95m at E) aligned ENE-WSW.” · SMR CO092-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dromduff · “Comprised ruined gallery, aligned approximately E-W and partly incorporated in field fence.” · SMR CO071-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Dromduvane · “Ruined gallery (L 3.75m; Wth 0.9m at E), open to W, represented by three overlapping stones to N, one stone to S, inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO133-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glanatnaw · “The tomb is enveloped in peat and largely concealed by heather and gorse.” · SMR CO119-111---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glancam · “The top of the capstone is level with this accumulation, and, therefore, it is impossible without implements to uncover the upright stones.” · SMR CO051-140---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Glantane East · “Comprises remains of gallery (L c. 2.2m; Wth 1.25m at W end) aligned E-W.” · SMR CO048-092---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gort An Acra · “Comprises gallery (L 3.2m; Wth c. 1.2m) aligned E-W, represented by four N sidestones, two surviving S sidestones and backstone at E end; W end closed by low sill-like stone.” · SMR CO069-014---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gort An Phludaigh · “Comprises long gallery (L c. 4.7m; Wth 0.5m at E end, widening to W) aligned ESE-WNW, represented by four stones to N and at least three stones to S; row of six buttress-stones along N side terminating in façade stone …” · SMR CO080-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gort Na Binne · “The tomb is located in a narrow strip of level ground (Wth c. 8m) between two rocky ridges which are aligned E-W.” · SMR CO069-093---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gortnacarriga (Muskerry West By.) · “This wedge tomb is situated 20m N of a large expanse of outcropping rock.” · SMR CO081-047---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Gubbeen · “Ruined chamber (L 3.1m; Wth 2.2m at W end, c. 0.6m at E) aligned ENE-WSW, formed of inclined slabs.” · SMR CO139-025---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Inchinaneave · “Two orthostats at right-angles indicate gallery (L 1.65m), aligned perhaps E-W.” · SMR CO082-010---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Inchincurka · “Narrow wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.8m; Wth 0.9m at W end, 0.25m at E) open to WNW.” · SMR CO093-052002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Island (Fermoy By.) · “There is a possible megalithic tomb c. 60m to the SW, and a standing stone pair c. 350m to the NE.” · SMR CO042-056001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Island (Fermoy By.) · “Grove White (1905-25, vol. 1, 328) was informed by landowner of wedge tomb (9820) that '42 paces' to SW 'in the same field, there was another cromlech, taken down about 1877.” · SMR CO042-056002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kealanine (Carbery W. (W.D) By.) · “Wedge-shaped gallery (L 3.7m; Wth 1.1, at E), aligned E-W; W end incorporated in field fence.” · SMR CO119-049---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Keenrath · “Ruined gallery (L c. 3m; Wth c. 1m) aligned ENE-WSW, covered by three roofstones.” · SMR CO093-062---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilberrihert (Muskerry East By.) · “Comprises gallery (L 1.85m,; Wth 1m at W, 0.9m at E end) aligned NE-SW, represented by three overlapping sidestones to N and S, and inset backstone at E end; surrounded by closely set outer walling.” · SMR CO060-115---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilberrihert (Muskerry East By.) · “Comprises well-preserved gallery (L 4.6m; Wth 1.4m at W end, narrowing to E) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by three sidestones to N, five to S and backstone outside gallery walls at E end.” · SMR CO060-117---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilbronoge · “Small ruined chamber (L c. 2m; Wth 1.9m at W) open to SW, represented by two sidestones and fallen backstone, covered by single roofstone.” · SMR CO140-042---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcatherine · “Small ruined chamber (min. L1.5m; min. W 1m at W) aligned E-W, represented by erect sidestone to N, fallen sidestone to S, closing or septal-stone to W.” · SMR CO101-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Killamucky · “'A large megalithic monument, destroyed in 1844' (Wood-Martin, 231-2).” · SMR CO077-080---- ↗
  • Killough East · “Ruined chamber (L 3.2m; Wth 1.2m) aligned NE-SW, represented by two sidestones covered by single roofstone.” · SMR CO127-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmackowen · “Diminutive chamber (L 1.5m; Wth c. 0.8m) open to W; each side represented by a single sidestone; inset backstone at E end; covered by single roofstone.” · SMR CO115-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmaclenine · “Remains comprise large subcircular cairn (diam. c. 36m; max. H c. 1.5m) with central chamber.” · SMR CO024-056002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockane (Muskerry West By.) · “Comprises collapsed gallery (estimated L 2.5m; Wth c. 1m at E end), partly obscured by field clearance material at W end.” · SMR CO082-080---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockane (Muskerry West By.) · “S tomb of pair, 4m apart, on floor of short narrow defile near headwaters of Cummer River valley.” · SMR CO082-084001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockane (Muskerry West By.) · “N tomb of pair, 4m apart, on floor of short narrow defile near headwaters of Cummer River valley.” · SMR CO082-084002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockavoreen · “In flat pasture on shoulder of SE-facing slope; possible stone row (9845) in same townland. Ó Ríordáin (1989, 16, 18) records a 'collapsed Dolmen' known as the 'big stones'” · SMR CO021-162---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockglass (Muskerry East By.) · “Monument incorporated in field fence comprises E end of gallery (L estimated 4.2m; Wth 0.55m at E end) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by three opposing sidestones to N and S and backstone outside gallery walls at E end; …” · SMR CO060-127---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knocknagappul (Muskerry West By.) · “This wedge tomb consists of a gallery (min. L 4m; Wth 1.3m at W, narrowing to 0.8m towards the centre) aligned WNW-ESE.” · SMR CO049-067---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knocknagappul (Muskerry West By.) · “Comprises gallery (L 1.5m; Wth c. 1m) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by two S sidestones, backstone outside gallery walls at E end and closing or septal-stone at W end; N side of gallery is concealed by rubble and rising …” · SMR CO060-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knocknagoun · “Comprises gallery (L 2.6m; Wth 1m at W, 0.8m at E end) aligned NW-SE, represented by three sidestones to N, four to S and backstone outside gallery walls at E end; single jamb-like stone stands inside W end of S side.” · SMR CO049-046---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Labbacallee · “One of the largest wedge tombs in the country, it was excavated in 1934.” · SMR CO027-086---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackabaun (Carbery East (W.D) By.) · “Wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.75m; Wth 1.1m at W end, 0.6m at E) open to the W, sides each represented by three sidestones, inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO093-015---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackaduv · “Comprises wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.4m; Wth 1.55m at W, 0.7m at E end) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by two sidestones to N, three to S and backstone outside gallery walls at E end; surrounded by closely-set outer …” · SMR CO059-028001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Lackaduv · “The remains consist of a gallery (L 1.55m; Wth 0.9m at W, narrowing to 0.55m at E) aligned NW-SE, covered by a single roofstone (2.45m x 2.15m; T 0.35m).” · SMR CO059-187---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Laghtneill · “Comprises long gallery (L 4.4m; Wth 1.95m at W, 0.95m at E end) aligned E-W, represented by six sidestones to N, four to S and backstone outside gallery walls at E end.” · SMR CO083-112001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leenane · “On SE-facing slope of low mountain ridge above Crook Haven, c. 500m S of tombs in Arduslough and Tooreen.” · SMR CO147-045---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leenane · “The remains can be interpreted as a collapsed chamber, orientated NE-SW, with a roofstone (2.2m x 2m; T 0.25m) resting above a number of slabs which may represent single N and S sidestones with two possible outer-wall …” · SMR CO147-069---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leitrim Beg · “Partly collapsed gallery (L 3.3m; Wth c. 1m) aligned NE-SW; each side represented by two sidestones, backstone at E end, fallen closing or septal-stone to W.” · SMR CO104-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Leitry Upper · “In moorland on S lower slopes of Nowen Hill.” · SMR CO106-061---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mamucky · “Comprises small gallery (L 1.5m; Wth c. 0.75m) aligned NW-SE, represented by single sidestones to N and S, and inset backstone at E end.Transversely-set stone at W end of N side may be part of facade or entrance feature.” · SMR CO094-005---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Manning · “Remains comprise short gallery (L 2.9m; Wth 0.85m at W, 1.1m at E end), aligned ENE-WSW, represented by three sidestones to N, two to S and fallen E end stone.” · SMR CO027-091---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Milane · “Only the W section of the gallery is exposed together with a single endstone (either a backstone or kerb) at the E of the monument.” · SMR CO120-066---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Milleennagun · “Ruins of gallery (L c. 3.5m; Wth 1.2m) aligned NE-SW, represented by single stone to N, three stones to S, two of which form a doubling of the side.” · SMR CO121-038---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monavaddra · “Comprises short gallery (L 1.5m; Wth 0.8m at W, 0.75m at E end) aligned E-W, represented by two sidestones to N and S, and inset backstone at E end.” · SMR CO093-017---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Na Doirí · “Comprises ruined gallery (L 2.3m; Wth c. 0.9m at E end) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by two jamb-like stones at W end, single sidestones to N and S, and doubling of backstone at E end; outer-wall stones to N, E and …” · SMR CO069-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rahalisk · “The remains consist of a gallery (L c. 4m; Wth 1.3m at W, 1.4m at centre and narrowing sharply at E to 0.5m), aligned NW-SE, represented by five sidestones to N and four to S; no backstone is visible.” · SMR CO049-066---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rahoonagh East · “No local knowledge of megalithic tomb in these townlands.” · SMR CO069-077---- ↗
  • Rathaneague · “Gallery (L c. 3.2m), aligned NE-SW, represented by a prostrate sidestone to N, remains of outer-walling on S side, septal stone with possible portico to SW, and a number of displaced slabs.” · SMR CO054-007002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ratooragh · “Chamber (L 2.2m; Wth 1.3m at W end, 0.85m at E) open to SW, covered to E by single roofstone., N and S sides each formed of one slab decreasing in height from W->E; inset backstone at E end, backed to E by parallel slab …” · SMR CO139-024---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ré Na Ndoirí · “Comprises small gallery (L c. 1.25m; Wth c. 1m at W, 0.6m at E end) aligned ENE-WSW, represented by single sidestones to N and S, and inset backstone at E end, surrounded by closely-set outer walling; all thin slabs.” · SMR CO069-029---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Rossagh East,Rossagh West · “Jones (1910, 53) records 'cromlech' in townland of 'Rossagh'” · SMR CO017-114---- ↗
  • Ryefield East · “Single orthostat to S may be sidestone; second leaning orthostat to W may be facade stone.” · SMR CO052-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Scrahanard · “Comprises gallery (L over 2m; Wth c. 1m) aligned E-W, represented by two sidestones to N and S, and backstone outside gallery walls at E end.” · SMR CO059-102001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Slievemore (Sherkin Island) · “It consists of a chamber (L 2.6m, Wth 1.1m) open to SW which is represented by one sidestone to N, two sidestones to S with an inset backstone to E.” · SMR CO153-001003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Slieveowen · “Comprises wedge-shaped gallery (L 3.7m; Wth 1.35m at W, 0.3m at E end) aligned ESE-WNW, represented by four sidestones to N and S.” · SMR CO094-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Teernahillane · “Short wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.9m; Wth 1.9m at W end, 0.9m at E) aligned NE-SW; each side formed by two overlapping slabs; E end closed by inset backstone.” · SMR CO114-035002- ↗ · map ↗
  • The Lag (Ringarogy Island) · “The tomb lies on the E side of Ringarogy Island, a small rocky eminence in the estuary of the Illen River, locally known as the Lag.” · SMR CO150-057---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tooreen (Bear By., Kilcaskan Ed) · “Small wedge-shaped chamber (L 1.5m; Wth 1.15m at W end. 0.7m at E) aligned NE-SW; sides each represented by single sidestone.” · SMR CO090-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tooreen (Carberry West (Western Div.) By., Crookhaven Ed) · “Near head of small valley on SE-facing slope, NE end of ridge overlooking Crook Haven; c. 75m NE of tomb in Arduslough.” · SMR CO147-048002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Toormore (Carbery West (W.D) By.) · “This monument was excavated over a five-week period, in June-July 1990 and was followed by restoration of the megalithic chamber in September 1990.” · SMR CO148-001---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Youngfield · “The remains consist of a gallery (L 3.4m; Wth 1m at centre, narrowing to 0.9m at E), aligned E-W, represented by three sidestones to the N, the backstone at E and a single slab marking the E component of the S side.” · SMR CO090-018---- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Megalithic tombs page →

Crannógs · 4

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Crannógs page →

Abbeys and friaries · 36
  • Abbey · “Site now occupied by graveyard; only visible remains are collection of sixteen late-medieval carved fragments in graveyard; mostly from door and indoor surround and parts of cloister arcading.” · SMR CO118-030002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbey-Lands, Part of (Kinsale By., Ringcurran Par.) · “In centre of graveyard; St. Mary's Carmelite priory, founded by Robert fitz Richard Balrain in 1334; in 1541 jurors reported the existence of 'church with belfry, cloister, hall and other buildings'” · SMR CO112-033003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Abbeymahon · “Cistercian abbey, moved to present location from Aghmainster (3249) in 1270s.” · SMR CO136-030003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Aghamanister and Spital · “In level pasture: only fragments of N and S walls of church and sod-covered foundations of cloister can be made out.” · SMR CO136-022---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballybeg West · “This Augustinian Priory was founded by Philip de Barry in 1229 and dedicated to St Thomas Becket.” · SMR CO017-059001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Boherash · “The remains of the Dominican Priory of the Holy Cross consist in a rectangular church comprised of a nave and chancel divided by a tower; there are no standing remains of the claustral ranges, which stood N of the …” · SMR CO027-040---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Bridgetown Lower · “Complex of ruined 13th-century monastic buildings comprising church, with cloister to S and claustral ranges to S and E; these renovated in late-medieval period when further buildings added at SE side of complex, and …” · SMR CO034-027002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Buttevant · “Remains of a Franciscan friary founded c. 1251 by David de Barry, Lord of Buttevant.” · SMR CO017-053004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Buttevant · “This identified by Brash (1852a, 87) as probably remains of structure described by Smith (1750, vol. 1, 314) as 'part of another ruin' near the Franciscan friary (14382) and 'said to have been a nunnery, dedicated to St …” · SMR CO017-053007- ↗ · map ↗
  • Castlecor Demesne · “According to O'Flanagan (1844, 151), 'the ruins of a monastery yet traceable in the deer-park' of Castlecor House.” · SMR CO024-004001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Clonmeen North · “Although isolated W gable in graveyard marked on map as 'monastery', evidence fairly ambiguous, whereas Clonmeen definitely parish church from 15th C; W gable included in the inventory with the Church.” · SMR CO031-053002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · “Extent of friary cleary outlined in confirmation grant by Philip Prendergast c. 1300 as land between burgesses of Shandon (possibly Shandon Street) and holy well, and between rock cliff to N and River Lee to S.” · SMR CO074-028002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · “Gill Abbey, called after Gilla Aedha O Muidhin its first abbot; founded by Cormac MacCarthaig, c. 1136-37 for Augustinian Canons, probably with Connacht connections; possibly not at first under full Augustinian rule.” · SMR CO074-036---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · “Dominican Priory of St. Mary, on island immediately W of city, towards its southern end.” · SMR CO074-037---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Cork City · “Augustinian friary, known as Red Abbey, founded in reign of Edward I (1272-1307); in continuous occupation by friars until rebellion in 1641/2.” · SMR CO074-041---- ↗ · map ↗
  • English Island · “Rectangular church (c. 18.5m E-W; c. 7.65m N-S); E and W gables fallen; N and S walls stand to near full height, but in poor condition.” · SMR CO143-023003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Farranacoush (Sherkin Island) · “This Franciscan priory was founded by Fineen O'Driscoll in 1449 though building probably did not commence until the 1460s.” · SMR CO149-019002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Fermoy · “Locally believed to have stood between Pearse Square and Abbey Street.” · SMR CO035-024---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Finure · “Lewis (1837, vol. 1, 429) refers to 'extensive ruins, supposed to have belonged to a religious establishment' in this field.” · SMR CO100-007---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilbrenan · “Smith (1750, vol. 1, 198) mentions site as 'an abbey of regular canons, foundedby St. Aedus, in the eighth century'; no such foundation listed by Gwynn and Hadcock (1988); exact nature of site unclear.” · SMR CO084-074---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilcrea · “Kilcrea castle is visible c. 500m to the W, and the friary gate is aligned to the castle entrance.” · SMR CO084-024002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Kilmoney · “S of Carrigaline, in area cordoned-off from pasture field, on grounds of Kilmoney Abbey House; ivyclad W gable of church.” · SMR CO098-020---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Knockaverry · “Convent of St. Anne, founded c. 1190; the nuns tended the beacon tower.” · SMR CO067-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mohera · “On W side of Castlelyons village, ruins of Carmelite friary founded in 1309 by John de Barry.” · SMR CO045-003---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Monanimy Lower · “In the general area of Monanimy tower house (vol. 4, no. 14368) and church (vol. 4, no. 14446).” · SMR CO034-008004- ↗
  • Monkstown (Castle Farm) · “Though marked with broken circle (diam. c. 20m) and named 'Legan Abbey and Tower' on 1842 OS 6-inch map, exact location of this Benedictine abbey is in doubt (see Hurst 1925, 15-20).” · SMR CO087-027---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mountcatherine · “In pasture, level field with no visible trace of small rectangular structure named 'Abbey (in ruins)' on 1842 OS 6-inch map.” · SMR CO053-008---- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mourneabbey · “In marshy area, sloping gently down to SW, on E side of Abbey river and just N of its junction with Clyda river.” · SMR CO042-044001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Mullaghroe North · “Indicated as small structure (c. 5m x 10m) on 1842 OS 6-inch map, c. 10m SW of RC church.” · SMR CO029-076004- ↗ · map ↗
  • Oldabbey · “In level part of large pasture field; fragmentary remains of rectangular church (int: 26m E-W; 5.9m N-S); walls in poor structural condition and ivy-clad.” · SMR CO085-080002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Timoleague · “On W bank of Argideen river where it discharges into Courtmacsherry estuary; ruins of Franciscan friary whose exact date of foundation is unclear but, according to Conlon (1988, 143) was established before 1316 by …” · SMR CO123-050002- ↗ · map ↗
  • Townparks (Imokilly By., Middleton Par.) · “Cistercian abbey of Chore, also called St. Mary of Chore, founded in 1180 'almost certainly by Irish and not Anglo-Normans'” · SMR CO076-063003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Tubbrid · “No upstanding remains appear to survive of Cistercian abbey of Tracton founded in 1225 by Odo de Barry and colonised from the Welsh abbey of Whitland.” · SMR CO099-043003- ↗ · map ↗
  • Youghal-Lands · “At S end of Youghal, just outside the medieval town walls, site of Franciscan friary founded in 1224 by Maurice Fitzgerald.” · SMR CO067-028001- ↗ · map ↗
  • Youghal-Lands · “A 'much-altered gable', identified by Hayman (1856, 14-5) as remains of Benedictine priory of St. John, in existence by 1306.” · SMR CO067-029010- ↗ · map ↗
  • Youghal-Lands · “The Dominican friary was founded by Thomas Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald, 2nd Baron of Desmond, in 1268 though friar John Clyn in his annals notes the foundation as taking place in 1271.” · SMR CO067-030002- ↗ · map ↗

From: Sites and Monuments Record. Abbeys and friaries page →

Castles · 37

From: Wikipedia's castle categories. Castles page →

Lighthouses · 18
  • Crookhaven Lighthouse · Crookhaven · tower built 1843 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Mizen Head Lighthouse · Mizen Head · tower built 1959 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Roancarrigmore Lighthouse · Roancarrigmore Island · tower built 1847 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Castletownbere Light · Castletownbere · tower built 1965 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Ardnakinna Lighthouse · Bere Island · tower built 1850 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Sheep's Head Lighthouse · Sheep's Head · tower built 1968 · map ↗
  • Bull Rock Lighthouse · Bull Rock · tower built 1889 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Ballycotton lighthouse · Ballycotton · tower built 1851 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Roche's Point Lighthouse · Cork Harbour · tower built 1817 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Charlesfort Lighthouse · Charlesfort · map ↗
  • Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse · Old Head of Kinsale · tower built 1665 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Galley Head Lighthouse · Galley Head · tower built 1878 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Copper Point Lighthouse · Long Island · tower built 1864 · map ↗
  • Fastnet Lighthouse · Fastnet Rock · tower built 1854 · Wikipedia ↗ · map ↗
  • Youghal Lighthouse · Youghal · tower built 1852 · map ↗
  • Blackrock Castle · Cork · tower built 1582 · no longer lit · Wikipedia ↗
  • Calf Rock · Dursey Island · tower built 1866 · no longer lit
  • Cape Clear · Cape Clear Island · tower built 1818 · no longer lit

From: Wikipedia's list of lighthouses in Ireland. Lighthouses page →

Award beaches · 23
  • Barley Cove · Blue Flag 2026
  • Garretstown · Blue Flag 2026
  • Garrylucas, White Strand · Blue Flag 2026
  • Inchydoney East Beach · Blue Flag 2026
  • Inchydoney West Beach · Blue Flag 2026
  • Owenahincha, Little Island Strand · Blue Flag 2026
  • Redbarn Beach · Blue Flag 2026
  • Tragumna · Blue Flag 2026
  • Youghal Front Strand · Blue Flag 2026
  • Youghal, Claycastle · Blue Flag 2026
  • Ardnahinch, Shanagarry · Green Coast 2026
  • Ballynamona Beach · Green Coast 2026
  • Ballyrisode · Green Coast 2026
  • Cadogan's Strand · Green Coast 2026
  • Dooneen Pier · Green Coast 2026
  • Galley Cove · Green Coast 2026
  • Garnish Beach, Lehanmore · Green Coast 2026
  • Inchydoney East · Green Coast 2026
  • Oysterhaven · Green Coast 2026
  • Red Strand · Green Coast 2026
  • Ring · Green Coast 2026
  • Rocky Bay · Green Coast 2026
  • Silver Strand, Sherkin Island · Green Coast 2026

From: Blue Flag and Green Coast awards. Award beaches page →

National parks · none on our lists

From: Wikipedia, National parks of Ireland. National parks page →

Before you go looking

Source: National Monuments Service, Archaeological Survey of Ireland, Sites and Monuments Record, open data via data.gov.ie ↗ (CC BY 4.0); every record links to the Historic Environment Viewer ↗. Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record (Department for Communities, Historic Environment Division), OpenDataNI ↗.

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