Ireland I-KER-059 CIIC 191

Log na gCapall | Lugnagappul 2 (I-KER-059)

Inscription

GAMICUNAS

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Stone ID
I-KER-059
CIIC Ref.
191
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: Brash 1879 first mention? check

Findspot: Lugnagappul (Log na gCapall https://www.logainm.ie/en/22767), Co. Kerry, Ireland (ITM coordinates: 454147, 600361)

Last recorded location(s): in situ (middle stone of line of stones along perimiter of cairn)

Support

National Monuments Service SMR ID: KE054-033004-

Object type: Pillar

Dimensions:

Inscription

Text field: (split pulvinar) up ‘on the dexter angle of the eastern face’ (MAC1945, 184)

Letters: Pocked with vowel strokes shorter than in the inscription on the other stone and spacing wider at the beginning.

Edition

Transcription: GAMICUNAS

References

  • Macalister 1945, …
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Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Log na gCapall | Lugnagappul 2 (I-KER-059) Ogham Stone

The Log na gCapall | Lugnagappul 2 (I-KER-059) 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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