Ireland I-KER-103 CIIC 232

An Chúil Thoir | Cool East 2 (I-KER-103)

Inscription

...D-Q]ELONA M[A]QI R[U][E]N[I]

Ogham reads along the stemline — usually bottom to top on standing stones. How to read Ogham →

Stone ID
I-KER-103
CIIC Ref.
232
Country
Ireland
This record is drawn from the OG(H)AM corpus — the authoritative scholarly database of Ogham inscriptions, compiled by a team of epigraphers, archaeologists, and linguists. Transcription conventions and dating follow established epigraphic standards.

Provenance

Discovery: 1879 Brash (?) (It inclines somewhat to NE and carries the inscription along its SE angle - O’Sullivan)

Findspot: Cool East (An Chúil Thoir https://www.logainm.ie/en/22424/), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 437421, 575557)

Last recorded location(s): in situ (400m SW of Cool East 1)

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE078-007----

Object type: Pillar

Material: Stone type unknown

Dimensions:

Letters: Very weathered and difficult to be sure of carving technique (MAC1945)

Edition

Transcription: …D-Q?]EṚṚLONṆA M[A]QI R[U]Ṭ[E]N[I]

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the An Chúil Thoir | Cool East 2 (I-KER-103) Ogham Stone

The An Chúil Thoir | Cool East 2 (I-KER-103) stone is one of Ireland's finest early medieval monuments — and well worth the journey. Whether you're a dedicated epigrapher, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who loves exploring ancient places, seeing a 1,500-year-old inscription in person is an experience unlike any other.

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Getting There

Use the map and coordinates on this page to navigate directly to the stone's recorded location. Many Ogham stones are in rural churchyards or open countryside — sturdy footwear is recommended.

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What to Bring

Bring a camera with a good zoom for inscription detail. Raking light (early morning or late afternoon) makes Ogham strokes far easier to see and photograph. A notebook for rubbings or sketches adds to the experience.

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