Ireland I-KER-150

Formaoil |Fermoyle (I-KER-150)

Stone ID

I-KER-150

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: Found at Fermoyle beach, near Cloghane in 2008. The stone was originally removed by the landowner, unaware of its character, from the beach at Fermoyle Island with other stones, before being incorporated into rock armour at the back of beach further east along the strand (NMS record, SMR ID: KE035-154----).

Findspot: Fermoyle (Formaoil) , Co. Kerry, Ireland (approximate)

Current repository: Ireland Kerry County Museum (inv. no. KCM 2008: 134)

Last recorded location(s): In Kerry County Museum, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE035-154----

Object type: Pillar

Dimensions: H 1.65 × W 0.40 × D 0.25 m

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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Formaoil |Fermoyle (I-KER-150) Ogham Stone

The Formaoil |Fermoyle (I-KER-150) 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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