Ireland I-KER-147

An Gabhlán | Gowlane (I-KER-147)

Inscription

[...]CIRE[..] [...]CUORE[..]

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

Stone ID
I-KER-147
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: Dennehy, E. 2001 Children’s burial-ground. Archaeology Ireland 15 (1), 20-23.

Findspot: Gowlane (An Gabhlán https://www.logainm.ie/en/23681), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 492319, 600071)

Last recorded location(s): in situ (in NW corner of children’s burial ground within possible ecclesiastical enclosure (KE048-113001-))

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE048-113003-

Object type: Pillar

Material: Sandstone

Dimensions:

Inscription

Text field: Dennehy/2001, 22: `cut along its south-west arris’. Appears to be up-right of one of the face.

Letters: Appears to be pocked in neat strokes (published photo Dennehy 2001)

Edition

Transcription: […]CIRE[.?.] (or […]CUORE[.?.])

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the An Gabhlán | Gowlane (I-KER-147) Ogham Stone

The An Gabhlán | Gowlane (I-KER-147) 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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