SMR No.,Class,County,Townland,ITM Easting,ITM Northing,Location,Image,Description
N/A,Sheela-na-gig (missing),Antrim,Randalstown,711571,888026,Unknown,N/A,"Shanes Castle in Randalstown, Co. Antrim  has been mentioned as having a sheela but it has lost it. Also known as the luck stone of the O?Neills. Co-ordinates/Location are for illustrative purposes and are not accurate. Information courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CW007-166----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Carlow,Urglin Or Rutland,676460,676991,Present Location,CW1,"Unlocated sheela-na-gig within the townland of Urglin or Rutland. Sheela-na-gig carving first recorded by B. Freitag. According to the present owner of the carving this sheela-na-gig is not in its original location and came into the possession of his family c. 1954. According to the owner the carving was found ?in a river near a monastic site in Offaly? (OF000-001----) (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/archive/index-64232.php.html, accessed 06 June 2012). Co-ordinates/Location are for illustrative purposes and are not accurate. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CV014-052002-,Sheela-na-gig,Cavan,Mullynagolman,627905,814719,Original Location,CN1,"Locally known as 'Church Meadow', this site is traditionally believed to be St Brecin's monastic settlement which formerly comprised a round tower, church and cemetery. According to Davies (1948, 116-7) traces of both church and round tower were evident as late as 1948, in addition to a number of cut stones, querns, and a large lump of iron slag which may have been a furnace bottom. The 'Tomregan Stone' (CV010-012002- see information below)) located inside doorway of the Church of Ireland chapel in Ballyconnell village is traditionally believed to have originated from here. No trace of monastic site at ground level (Barrow 1979, 58). Described by Freitag as a doubtful sheela-na-gig 'carved on sandstone block, curved section cut from lower left hand corner to fit architectural setting. Triangular, earless head with big, round eyes. Arms slightly splayed with hands hanging at sides of body; legs splayed exposing large, deeply cut almost rectangular-shaped pudenda from which a V-shaped object is protruding. There is a band-like feature partly across the flank (Freitag 2004, 143). Listed by the National Museum of Ireland as an exhibitionist figure which had been mistakenly identified as a sheela-na-gig (Cherry 1992, 10).˙CV010-012002- (Co-ordinates 626994, 818832) Now situated inside the Church of Ireland chapel in Ballyconnell village but originally found in the the townland of Mullynagolman (CV010-052002-). Large sandstone architectural fragment (H 0.2m; max Wth 0.33; D 0.3m) ? possibly the apex of a doorway or tympanum, decorated with what appears to be an exhibitionist figure of unusual form. Figure comprises a long, oval, bearded face with staring eyes and high-set ears, no body, but wide splaying arms and legs, buttocks and possible representations of testicles. The left hand holds a small purse in the form of a human face, the right, a horseshoe-shaped object. Davies (1948, 116-7) believed that it originally surmounted the doorway of Mullynagolman round tower (CV014-052003-) ? a theory refuted by Barrow (1979, 58) who-claimed it more likely came from the church at that site as the round tower doorway would have been too narrow to accomodate the large figure. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CV026-052002-,Sheela-na-gig,Cavan,Lavey,649624,802670,Original Location,CN3,"Found at the site of Lavey church (CV026-052001-). Described by Guest (1936,109) as having arms flexed in front of splayed thighs and hands directed towards the lower abdomen. Now located in the Cavan County Museum (CV038-071----). According to Guest the sheela-na-gig was 'found about 1842 by Dr. Chas. Halpin laid loosely on a gate pier built ""recently"" at the entrance of the old church-yard. The finder believed it to come from the old church, of which scarcely a trace was then left' (Guest 1936, 109). This sheela-na-gig has been moved from the NMI to the County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, Cavan where it is on display. One of two sheela-na-gigs (CV038-070----) on display at the County Museum in Ballyjamesduff. Described by Freitag as a sheela-na-gig (dims. H 0.43m; Wth 0.23m) with ?right side damaged from top to bottom giving the impression that figure was cut off vertically. Big head; ovoid eyes with pupils; fleshy nose with clearly cut nostrils; open mouth with protruding tongue and beading round lips, possibly representing teeth. Two or three bands round forehead, and hair seems to be indicated?(Freitag 2004, 127-8). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 2207:W14."
CV038-070----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Cavan,"Kilmore (Castlerahan By., Ballyjamesduff Ed)",652558,791131,Present Location,CN2,"The provenance of this sheela-na-gig is unknown as recorded by the National Museum of Ireland (Cherry 1992, 6). One of two sheela-na-gigs (CV026-052002-) now located in Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff (see also CV038-071----). This sheela-na-gig figure is carved on the left hand side of a rectangular block which appears to be a quoin stone from the medieval church (CV026-052001-) at Lavey. It is described by Freitag as a sheela-na-gig (dims. H 0.47m; Wth 0.58m; T. 0.18m) with ?figure flatly carved on left hand side of thick slab; upper left corner damaged. Large head set between shoulders; deeply set eyes, thick nose, open mouth showing gappy teeth. No breasts or ribs, but nave clearly incised. Thick arms reaching down in front of body; fingers of both big hands touch raised rim of vulva which is depicted as vertical groove with small, round touch-hole underneath. Short, stumpy legs wide apart, feet with extremely long toes turned outwards. On or under left arm (measuring 11cm in diameter) figure holds round object whose outline is incised on top of arm? (Freitag 2004, 136-7).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 2208:W15."
CV038-071----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Cavan,"Kilmore (Castlerahan By., Ballyjamesduff Ed)",652558,791131,Present Location,CN2,"Found at the site of Lavey church (CV026-052001-). Described by Guest (1936,109) as having arms flexed in front of splayed thighs and hands directed towards the lower abdomen. Now located in the Cavan County Museum (CV038-071----). According to Guest the sheela-na-gig was 'found about 1842 by Dr. Chas. Halpin laid loosely on a gate pier built ""recently"" at the entrance of the old church-yard. The finder believed it to come from the old church, of which scarcely a trace was then left' (Guest 1936, 109). This sheela-na-gig has been moved from the NMI to the County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, Cavan where it is on display. One of two sheela-na-gigs (CV038-070----) on display at the County Museum in Ballyjamesduff. Described by Freitag as a sheela-na-gig (dims. H 0.43m; Wth 0.23m) with ?right side damaged from top to bottom giving the impression that figure was cut off vertically. Big head; ovoid eyes with pupils; fleshy nose with clearly cut nostrils; open mouth with protruding tongue and beading round lips, possibly representing teeth. Two or three bands round forehead, and hair seems to be indicated?(Freitag 2004, 127-8). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 2207:W14."
CL017-020005-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Killinaboy,527084,691605,Original Location,CE1,"It is built into the outer face of the S wall of the medieval church (CL017-002001-) above the doorway. The image is described by Freitag (2004, 135) as a figure consisting of a ?round head with a very grim mouth, an emaciated neck, no breasts and clearly marked ribs. The arms are in front of body with the hands around the genitals. Something seems to pour out of the pudenda. It is in a standing position with the legs apart and slightly bent at knees, feet turned outwards?. (Guest 1936, 115, No. 32; Andersen 1977, 149, No. 85). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CL017-084005-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Ballyportry South,529922,690130,Original Location,CE2,This record is for the original location of a sheela-na-gig found close to Ballyportry Castle (CL017-084002-). For present location and description see CL033-191----.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1942:1834. 
CL025-084004-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Rath,527001,685729,Original Location,CE3,"This carving is on a highly decorated window sill, now placed upside down over a window recess in the S wall of the nave of Rath church (CL025-084001-). The sill is decorated with foliage emanating from the mouth of an animal at the centre. The sheela-na-gig is in the same plastic style, dated to c. 1200 (Harbison 2000, 27), and is in a separate panel beside the interlace. The figure is small (H c. 0.2m), and the waist area is damaged, but the breasts are visible. The hands are entwined with stylized animals, and the legs are flexed. (Guest 1936, 112, No. 20; Andersen 1977, 151, No. 103).˙Image courtesy of Clare county Library Service. "
CL033-191----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Clare,Clonroad Beg,533872,677474,Present Location,CE2,"On display in Clare Museum, Ennis. A sheela-na-gig found S of Ballyportry castle (CL017-084002-). This carving was discovered in the area S of Ballyportry tower house (CL017-084002-). It is described by Freitag (2004, 124) as a figure ?crudely carved in limestone. The huge head is neckless with big jug ears; deep- set round eyes raised in sockets; nose broken off. Teeth showing in slightly opened mouth. No breasts, but an over-large round navel. Hands pass behind wide open thighs; fingers tear open long deep vulva from which amniotic sac protrudes. The latter is shaped like a balloon, filling gap between widely splayed legs. The knees are bent with the feet turning outwards and the left half foot broken off.? For the original location see CL017-084005-. (Andersen 1977, 145, No. 54). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1942:1834."
CL045-033014-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Shantraud,570333,672894,Original Location,CE7,"This sheela-na-gig is set in the side-wall of St Flannan's Well (CL045-033013-). It is described by Freitag (2004, 134) as a figure ?carved on a slab with the head cut off. The arms are splayed out with the hands joining over the pudenda. The legs are widely splayed, and the knees bent?. (Guest 1936, 115, No. 37; Andersen 1977, 149, No. 84). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CL051-052003-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Clenagh,536539,665111,Original Location,CE4,"The sheela-na-gig is carved onto a quoin stone on the SE angle of Clenagh tower house (CL051-052001-). It is described by Freitag (2004, 108) as a figure consisting of a ?wide groove-like depression outlines the earless head; the facial features are barely discernible. It has no neck, and the breasts are only hinted at. The arms are kept close to the trunk and joined around an oval depression, indicating the pudenda and with signs of rubbing. It is in a squatting position with thin, spindly legs widely splayed and set at right angles, bent at knees, feet pointing outwards?. (Andersen 1976; 1977, 147, No. 67). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CL053-038----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Clare,Cloonlara,562803,663634,Present Location,CE5,"This stone is set into the parapet of a bridge across the Limerick to Killaloe Navigation Canal at Cloonlara. The figure is said to have come from Newtown Castle (CL053-043001-) and to have been defaced by the land-owner about three generations ago (local information) (Guest 1936, 117-18). It is described by Freitag (2004, 129) as a figure ?carved on a rectangular slab; the figure was given a patent reveal surrounding it when it was inserted in the new parapet. There are signs of deliberate hammering below the waist. Thus the legs and genital area are only barely traceable. It has a bony head with a grim face; the arms flexed and both hands are indicating or touching the vulva. The legs are splayed?. (Andersen 1977, 147, No. 71). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CL053-043002-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Newtown (Kiltenanlea Ed),562113,662568,Original Location,CE5,"This stone is set into the parapet of a bridge across the Limerick to Killaloe Navigation Canal at Cloonlara. The figure is said to have come from Newtown Castle (CL053-043001-) and to have been defaced by the land-owner about three generations ago (local information) (Guest 1936, 117-18). It is described by Freitag (2004, 129) as a figure ?carved on a rectangular slab; the figure was given a patent reveal surrounding it when it was inserted in the new parapet. There are signs of deliberate hammering below the waist. Thus the legs and genital area are only barely traceable. It has a bony head with a grim face; the arms flexed and both hands are indicating or touching the vulva. The legs are splayed?. (Andersen 1977, 147, No. 71). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CL062-001005-,Sheela-na-gig,Clare,Bunratty East,545111,660926,Original Location,CE6,"This figure is now set into the S window in the hall of Bunratty castle (CL062-001004-); it was transferred there from the inner reveal of a window in the top room of the SW tower during a twentieth-century restoration of the castle. It is described by Freitag (2004, 125) as a figure, ?carved at left to middle of a large rectangular slab. Triangular head with deep-set eyes, grim mouth and gritted teeth. Flat, but sizeable, pendulous breasts. Arms form circle, passing behind thighs. Legs widely splayed and set at right angles to body before bending at right angles at knees. Vulva, sagging below thighs, appears to be torn open by both hands to release some soft substance? (Andersen 1977, 146, No. 59). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO018-119----,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,"Ballynamona (Fermoy By., Templeroan Par.)",565081,607580,Original Location,N/A,"Byrne (1902, 87) recorded sheela na gig, removed from wall of Ballynamona Castle (14339) and placed in nearby gatepost, 'somewhat injured by mason who did not admire the taste of the sculptor'. He later failed to locate it on the gatepost and found it some distance away 'so smashed up that it was beyond repair' (ibid.). Location of fragments not known.˙The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.˙"
CO026-086002-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Castlewidenham,568273,602134,Original Location,CO1,"Originally noted by Ordnance Survey (Guest 1936, 116), as lying beside holy well (13958); recovered from bed of Awbeg River in 1934 where it had lain for a number of years, and placed near tower of Castle (14353) (ibid.). Figure has oval head with obliterated facial features; unusual head-dress of two divided triangular pieces falling as far as the shoulders. Neck is small and not clearly indicated, torso is lean with no evidence of breasts or ribs. Legs are widely splayed, knees bent. Right hand points to genital area, left hand rests on left thigh. (Cherry 1993, 109) Access to castle denied by landowner.˙The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO027-042004-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Boherash,575731,604096,Original Location,CO4,"Discovered during archaeological excavation (1982-84) at Glanworth Castle (14328) 'in one of the two vaulted ground floor chambers in the north side of the original rectangular gate tower' (Manning 1987, 278). Figure carved on one entire face of roughly trapezoidal stone (H 0.52m; Wth at base 0.35m; Wth at top 0.21m; D 0.44m). Figure depicted in a position of display with legs flexed and widely splayed and hands grasping vulva, left arm lying across torso while right arm passes beneath thigh; uncommon feature is anus which is shown distinctly at base of stone (ibid., 280). Figure has large head, hunched shoulders, breasts and ribs are clearly indicated. Probably originally prominently displayed on wall of castle, where it served 'an apotropaic function' (ibid., 281). Now in National Monuments and Historic Properties Service depot, Mallow (CO033-143----).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO033-143----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Cork,Quartertown Lower,554553,597252,Present Location,CO4,"Discovered during archaeological excavation (1982-84) at Glanworth Castle (14328) 'in one of the two vaulted ground floor chambers in the north side of the original rectangular gate tower' (Manning 1987, 278) (See CO027-042004-). Figure carved on one entire face of roughly trapezoidal stone (H 0.52m; Wth at base 0.35m; Wth at top 0.21m; D 0.44m). Figure depicted in a position of display with legs flexed and widely splayed and hands grasping vulva, left arm lying across torso while right arm passes beneath thigh; uncommon feature is anus which is shown distinctly at base of stone (ibid., 280). Figure has large head, hunched shoulders, breasts and ribs are clearly indicated. Probably originally prominently displayed on wall of castle, where it served 'an apotropaic function' (ibid., 281). Now in National Monuments and Historic Properties Service depot, Mallow. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO035-116----,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Castlehyde East,578338,598540,Original Location,N/A,"In the external face of the S wall of an outbuilding, c. 10m S of Castle Hyde (CO035-015----). Discovered in 2002 when plaster was being removed from the outbuilding prior to demolition and redevelopment. A stone displaying the lower portion of a sheela-na-gig had been reused as a quoin in an inverted position close to the top of the outbuilding. The legs and lower abdomen of a figure, with the arms around the legs in a typical sheela-na-gig pose, were visible. The figure, which is surrounded by a raised frame, is carved in low relief. It is probable that the sheela-na-gig came from the ruins of a tower house (CO035-015----). (Purcell 2002; pers. comm. Avril Purcell)˙"
CO058-034008-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,"Glebe (Muskerry West By., Ballyvourney Par.)",519779,576872,Original Location,CO5,"In S wall of nave at Ballyvourney church (CO058-034007-); lintel, forming head of window light, has carving on outside face. The figure (c. 0.3m x 0.2m) cut in false relief immediately above chamfer of window light; figure portrayed with torso, head and arms. The hands may be crossed at the navel rather than pointed downwards as suggested by Andersen (1977, 145). Guest (1936, 110) described it as 'female figure....cut into an ovoid depression'; she considered that it showed 'no definite features of a sheela-na-gig except the pose of the arms'. No. 38 in Cherry's catalogue (1992, 6). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO066-038002-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Aghadoe,599955,577934,Original Location,CO6,"Taken from Aghadoe Castle (CO066-03801-) during its demolition and now inpossession of owners of Aghadoe House (CO066-03803-). Rectangular limestoneslab (0.7m x 0.5m) with figure (H 0.4m; Wth 0.3m) picked out in raised relief (0.1m) on one side. Female figure displays a large head, triangularin shape with eyes, nose, mouth and ears clearly defined. Torso shows form of rib-cage surmounted with small pendular breasts; legs are splayed, exhibiting genital area. Right foot and part of left foot broken off. Left hand raised, holding something broken aloft; right arm hangs by side of figure; fingers visible on hand. No. 7 in Cherry (1992, 4) catalogue.˙The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO074-168----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Cork,Cork City,565960,571690,Present Location,CO2,"Rectangular slab, with figure picked out in raised relief on one side. The female figure displays a large head with eyes, nose and mouth. Chest flat; arms down by side of body, curve in towards slit of pudenda. Legs straight with feet turned inwards, touching at the toes. Slab now in Cork Public Museum. Possibly one of the two Ringaskiddy figures, stated to be in a private garden, but not located by Guest (1936, 115). Original location record CO087-112----. Image copyright and courtesy of Cork Public Museum."
CO074-169----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Cork,Cork City,565960,571690,Present Location,CO3,"Found at site of Cistercian abbey of Tracton (CO099-04303-) and now in Cork Public Museum. Sandstone block '141/2in in height, 12in in width and 8in in thickness' with curved section cut from lower left hand corner, which formed 'the side of a doorway or window, probably the latter' (O Rˇord in 1944, 56). Standing female figure, draped in cloak, carved on surface; triangular shaped face; hands hanging at sides of body; legs splayed exposing genital area described by Andersen (1977, 152) as 'very open and quaintly carved'. O Rˇord in (ibid, 57) noted 'the suggestion of a sword' on the figure and states that this (and the cloak) 'takes considerably from its hitherto accepted Sheela-na-Gig character'. No. 61 is Cherry (1992, 6) catalogue. Original location record CO099-088----. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO087-052004-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Barnahely,577310,563791,Original Location,N/A,"Possible sheela-na-gig found at castle (CO087-052001-) in early 19th century but disappeared shortly afterwards (Coleman 1915, 6; Guest 1936, 112; Cherry 1992, no. 73). Guest recorded in 1935 that, ?Windele calls this Castle Warren (CO087-052001-), near Monkstown, and speaks of ""a brown gritty stone figure,"" which is stated in the J.R.S.A.I List to be ""erect."" It is not now to be found? (Guest 1936, 112)."
CO087-112----,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Ringaskiddy,579116,564026,Original Location,CO2,"Rectangular slab, with figure picked out in raised relief on one side. The female figure displays a large head with eyes, nose and mouth. Chest flat; arms down by side of body, curve in towards slit of pudenda. Legs straight with feet turned inwards, touching at the toes. Slab now in Cork Public Museum (CO074-168----). Possibly one of the two Ringaskiddy figures, stated to be in a private garden, but not located by Guest (1936, 115). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Co-ordinates/Location are for illustrative purposes and are not accurate. Image copyright and courtesy of Cork Public Museum."
CO099-088----,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Tubbrid,573081,556542,Original Location,CO3,"Found at site of Cistercian abbey of Tracton (CO099-04303-) and now in Cork Public Museum (CO074-169----). Sandstone block '141/2in in height, 12in in width and 8in in thickness' with curved section cut from lower left hand corner, which formed 'the side of a doorway or window, probably the latter' (O Rˇord in 1944, 56). Standing female figure, draped in cloak, carved on surface; triangular shaped face; hands hanging at sides of body; legs splayed exposing genital area described by Andersen (1977, 152) as 'very open and quaintly carved'. O Rˇord in (ibid, 57) noted 'the suggestion of a sword' on the figure and states that this (and the cloak) 'takes considerably from its hitherto accepted Sheela-na-Gig character'. No. 61 is Cherry (1992, 6) catalogue.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
CO108-051005-,Sheela-na-gig,Cork,Ballynacarriga (Carbery East (Eastern Div.) By.),528736,550846,Original Location,CO7,"Ballynacarriga Castle is a four storey tower house (CO108-051003-) on rocky eminence with good view in all directions; overlooking Ballynacarriga Lough to SW. Sheela-na-gig (dims. H 0.45m) situated above entrance into tower house, on outer E face of wall at 1st-floor level. Described by Freitag as a ?standing figure with splayed legs and feet turned outwards; upper part of body depicted disproportionally large. Big head with huge droopy ears and asymmetrical eyes accentuated by different shape and size. Long, slightly bent arms reach down to grasp vulva from behind splayed thighs? (Freitag 2004, 124). Tower may be a century older than 1585 when upper storeys probably modified. National Monument no. 425.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LDY 036:036,Sheela-na-gig,Derry,Maghera,685400,900230,Original Location,DY1,"A Sheelagh-na-Gig if built into the northern face of the old church tower at a height of about 6 metres. For more information see: McMahon, J. & Roberts, J., The Sheela-na-Gigs of Ireland and Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts. Mercier Press, Dublin, 2001, p. 140. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DG094-007003-,Sheela-na-gig,Donegal,An Chorrmhan (Tc An Clochar),597165,882560,Original Location,N/A,"Lough Eske Island Castle (DG094-008-): This island castle was a major stronghold of the O'Donnells in the late 16th century and early years of the 17th century, and was described as the place where Sir Niall Garbh O'Donnell chiefly resided (AFM 1601 and 1602; Murphy ed., 1895, 277, 281; CSPI 1600, 281; CSPI 1600-1, 278). This small island is now covered with trees and vegetation, and contains the remains of a keep on the N, and a large bawn (DG094-007002-) on the S. Fagan records that a female exhibitionist figure which had been taken from this island castle was then (1846-7) in the side of the coach house at Lougheask Castle (Bk. 14, 10). A general search (Oct. 1981) failed to locate this carving, a sketch of which is preserved among the OS Memoirs. Recorded by the National Museum of Ireland in 1992 as an exhibitionist figure rather than a sheela-na-gig (Cherry 1992, 10). "
DU008-010008-,Sheela-na-gig,Dublin,Lusk,721521,754467,Original Location,N/A,"Unlocated possible sheela-na-gig located inside Lusk Church (DU008-010004-) where it was recorded and described by antiquarian Austin Cooper in 1783 as following; ?the human features fancifully hideous; the face being seven inches broad, and the head without neck or body, being attached to a pair of kneeling thighs and legs? (Anon 1914, 253; Guest 1936, 111). This figure was locally known as ?The Idol? (Clibborn 1844, 575). According to Guest this figure had been buried 1844 by the Rev. Mr Tyrrell. This event appears to have occurred at least a year earlier in 1843 if not earlier (Freitag 2004, 111). Its current location is unknown.˙"
DU012-024002-,Sheela-na-gig,Dublin,Drinan,719866,745630,Original Location,DN1,"A sheela-na-gig was removed from a gate post at Drinan House (DU012-024001-) in the 1940's and placed in the National Museum, Dublin (DU018-305-) (Dunlea 1945, 114; Cherry 1992, 6). The original location of this sheela-na-gig has not been identified (Freitag 2004, 142). The gate post at Drinan House was not the original location for this sheela-na-gig. The finding of this carving was recorded in 1945 by Father John Dunlea, P. P. when he stated that, ?some time ago I noticed one of those grotesque female figures known as Sheela-na-Gigs carved on a pillar which acted as a gate-post at Drynam House (DU012-024001-) near Swords, Co Dublin. It was in danger of destruction by farm-carts passing by, so I brought it to the notice of Mr. H. G. Leask, Inspector of National Monuments. He communicated with the National Museum and, on Mr. Wilson of Drynam House graciously giving permission, the stone was carefully removed and is now preserved in the Museum? (Dunlea 1945, 114). There is no information about the original location for this sheela-na-gig, therefore this entry has been reclassified as a redundant record. See DU018-305- for more details. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1945:18."
DU012-031002-,Sheela-na-gig,Dublin,Malahide Demesne,722006,745442,Original Location,DN2,"A sheela na-gig is built into quoin at the NE angle of the chancel of the medieval Church (DU012-031001-) (Hartnett 1954, 179). According to Freitag this sheela-na-gig is not in its original location as the lower part of the quoin has been cut off to fit the stone into its current position (Freitag 2004, 137). Described by Freitag as a ?figure carved in false relief on red sandstone and set within frame. Big, earless head, flat face with downcast eyes, drooping gash of a mouth; short neck; squat body. No ribs or breasts, but navel clearly indicated. Only left arm discernible, held straight with hand resting on thigh. Long vertical slit-vulva hanging between straight legs. No feet, presumably cut off together with lower edge? (Freitag 2004, 138).˙Lichen growth is beginning to obscure the sheela-na-gig and although not as weathered as that on the eastern gable (DU012-031001-) the description above is difficult to discern. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU012-031003-,Sheela-na-gig,Dublin,Malahide Demesne,722005,745438,Original Location,DN3,"At the exterior E gable wall of the church (DU012-031001-) there is a carving of a stone head that was identified as a possible sheela-na gig (Healy 1975, 26; Anon 1914, 257; Hartnett 1954, 179, 181; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 140-1). It comprises a carved head and neck in red sandstone, the lower portion is damaged. The facial features are well pronounced (Hartnett 1954, 179-180). Described by Hartnett as 'a second stone of similar material and style of workmanship, measuring 10"" x 10"", is built into the south edge of the east gable. Here the facial features are better defined. The mouth is open, the tongue protruding slightly and the jaw sharply defined. The stone appears to have been broken off at the junction of neck and body. The two carvings are not only co-eval, but they are the work of the same craftsman. It may be assumed that they were fashioned for and served the same purpose.' (Hartnett 1954, 179). Weathering means the above description is difficult to discern. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU018-177----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,KK1,"Sheela-na-gig currently located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (Cherry 1992, 6). Originally located on the walls of Ballylarkin medieval abbey church (KK013-018001-). Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in relief on slab and probably most refined of all Sheela-na-gigs, depicted in a squatting position. Oval head with big ears, ovoid eyes, small long nose and slit-mouth; thick neck. Tiny, pendulous breasts dwarfed by decisively carved ribcase. Arms akimbo with right hand placed on bent knee while middle finger of left hand delicately touches pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 123-4). Cross-referenced with KK013-018003-.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. RSAI329."
DU018-179----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,LS4,"Sheela-na-gig found at St Mary's Church, Rosenallis in October of 1991 during clean up scheme in graveyard (LA003-016005), which has since been removed and is now housed in the National Museum of Ireland. Described by Freitag as 'Heavy looking figure carved on irregular sandstone slab (dims. H 0.51m ; Wth 0.31m) and quite weathered. Facial features discernible; short hair indicated. Heavy, round shoulders; small breasts, a few ribs. Decidedly swollen abdomen, possibly indicating pregnancy. Arms slightly bent; both hands touching oval pudenda. Squatting position, legs splayed and bent, feet turned outwards' (Freitag 2004, 140). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU018-206----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,OY1 ,"Found in the Birr area and now housed in the National Museum (Coll. 1956:14; Cherry 1992, 6). Interesting and unusual Sheela-na-gig which is carved in relief on the underside of a large hammer dressed limestone corbel (0.3m x 0.24m x 0.42m). The figure consists of a poorly preserved pear shaped face which is carved on the upward sloping part of the corbel with a small round body with bow shaped arms pulling vulva apart, which is represented by a small circular hole. There are two small circular breasts one between each arm. The head is the dominant part of the figure being carved in high relief and placed on the most visible part of the corbel. The rest of the body is carved in lower relief and is placed on the lower underside of the corbel. May have originally come from the medieval church (OF035-012001-) in the town of Birr. Described by Freitag as a ?figure carved on curved underside of oblong stone (dims. H -0.53m; Wth 0.3m) which might be a broken-off corbel; quite weathered. Large (now) featureless head on elongated thick neck. Thin bent arms with small round breasts under armpits. Both well shaped hands in front of body, pointing to vulva whose irregular shape looks torn. Lower part of sculpture appears to have been deliberately damaged. Legs no longer traceable? (Freitag 2004,125). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU018-208----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,OY2 ,"Now located in the National Museum of Ireland (Cherry 1992, 6); believed to have come from E gable of old church (OF039-003004-) of St Kieran (now destroyed); illustrated in Dublin Penny Journal Vol. 3 in 1834-35 where it is described as located on the `eastern gable of the church is ornamented with an old freestone window-frame, at some distance from which there also projects from the wall a grotesque figure in freestone about one and a half foot long? (Guest 1936, 114) Limestone block (0.26m x 0.26 x 0.4m) with grotesque figure carved out in raised relief (0.1m) on one side. Female figure displays large head with deep rounded eyes, slightly grooved cheeks, flat nose and round open mouth with small ears carved in relief. Two deep holes on top of flat head with small hole under chin. Chest shows rib-cage with pointed breasts; legs are splayed with arms pulling vulva apart. Seven curious holes around the genital area with large hole at base of stone. Described by Freitag as ?one of the best known Irish Sheelas because of ring of holes drilled around genital area and additional holes in throat and top of head, suggestive of having served some pagan ritualistic function. Round head with ears, hollow ovoid eyes, small nose, round, wide open mouth and striations on cheeks. Heavy shoulders, flat pointy breasts resting on deeply incised ribcase. Seated on her haunches with knees pulled up and splayed, held back by elbows. Right hand close to pudenda, fingers pointing downwards, left hand holds round object at height of pudenda. Feet turned outwards? (Freitag 2004, 141). NMI Register No. 2206:W13. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU018-241----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,TY1,"According to Freitag (2004, 130) a sheela-na-gig (H 0.62m; W 0.6m) was discovered in a wall in Blue Anchor lane, Clonmel in 1944 and is believed to have been associated with the Dominican priory (TS083-019011-). It is currently housed in the National Museum of Ireland. Freitag (ibid.) describes the sheela-na-gig as 'carved on trapezoidal-shaped stone. Broad earless head with top half of face destroyed or weathered, a fierce mouth showing gritted teeth, only facial features discernible; broad shoulders; lean ribs carved in relief below flat, droopy breasts which show striated pattern. Seated pose with legs splayed and feet turned outwards. Right hand under thigh; left arm in front of body with fingers inside large, oval, swollen-looking pudenda; touch-hole underneath'.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1944:215."
DU018-242----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,N/A,"According to the curator of Cashel Folk Museum this sheela-na-gig was found during the demolition of buildings along the quay in Clonmel c.10 years ago (c.1993), the precise location is unknown. The figure occupies the full face of a rectangular block of limestone (H 0.58m; Wth 0.26m; T 0.18m) and the back of the stone appears to have been formerly embedded in a wall. At time of inspection there was still some mortar attached to one side of the stone. The figure is carved in relief, the head has incised eyes and a mouth, no evident ears and a short neck. The body has pronounced breasts and an incised navel. The arms are bent with hands towards the vulva which is displayed between splayed legs, the left foot is broken off. This sheela-na-gig is currently housed in the National Museum of Ireland. NMI Register No. possibly: 2004:163"
DU018-295----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,WX1 ,"Now located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (DU018-295----) . Figure was discovered in the gardens of Kilmokea House, Great Island, Campile, and presumed to have come from adjacent cemetery (WX039-018006-) (Freitag 2004, 135). Described by Freitag as a 'wedge-shaped schistose slab (dims. H 0.84m; top Wth. 0.3m; bottom Wth. 0.25m) with headstone inscription (reading: 'MB.D. 12 March 1705.a 72') on one side and Sheela on the other. Figure crude and somewhat atypical; defined by grooves roughly describing figure of woman. Head shaped like an American football, without facial features, connected to torso by most remarkable big hole (c.4 cm deep). The only other Sheela with hole in that position is Seir Kieran. Angular shoulders; two neatly carved holes in chest area indicating breasts; straight arms reaching down to genital area; legs apart and straight, no feet. Traces of a horizontal and two vertical lines between legs' (Freitag 2004, 135). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
DU018-305----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716206,733636,Present Location,DN1,"A sheela-na-gig was removed from a gate post at Drinan House (DU012-024001-) in the 1940's and placed in the National Museum, Dublin (Dunlea 1945, 114; Cherry 1992, 6). The original location of this sheela-na-gig has not been identified (Freitag 2004, 142). The gate post at Drinan House was not the original location for this sheela-na-gig. The finding of this carving was recorded in 1945 by Father John Dunlea, P. P. when he stated that, ?some time ago I noticed one of those grotesque female figures known as Sheela-na-Gigs carved on a pillar which acted as a gate-post at Drynam House (DU012-024001-) near Swords, Co Dublin. It was in danger of destruction by farm-carts passing by, so I brought it to the notice of Mr. H. G. Leask, Inspector of National Monuments. He communicated with the National Museum and, on Mr. Wilson of Drynam House graciously giving permission, the stone was carefully removed and is now preserved in the Museum? (Dunlea 1945, 114). Recorded by McMahon and Roberts as a stone (dims. 1.28m x 0.34m) with a figure that is ?carved in high relief and one leg is raised as if the figure is doing a jig. The hands gesture towards the vulva, with the left hand resting on the thigh? (McMahon and Roberts 2001, 150). Described in 2004 by Freitag as a figure ?carved in high relief on pillar stone and weathered. Facial features worn away; thick neck; round shoulders; small breasts, navel indicated. Arms slightly splayed with hands reaching for small pudenda; touch-hole underneath. Legs splayed and bent; feet turned outwards; right leg raised? (Freitag 2004, 142). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1945:18."
DU018-311----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Dublin,Dublin South City,716010,732905,Present Location,KY1,"Sheela-na gig currently located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (Cherry 1992, 6). Discovered in bed of River Cashen near Lixnaw castle (KE015-060----). Described by Freitag as a figure ?carved in relief on one face of roughly rectangular block of coarse feldspathic grit, possibly old red sandstone, and badly weathered. Large head with pointed chin (somewhat damaged); bulbous eyes outlined by pecked groove. Pendulous, clearly marked breasts; broad shoulders. Flexed arms pass behind widely splayed thighs with both hands grasping swollen-looking, sagging pudenda from below, small touch-hole underneath. Legs splayed and bent with feet turned outwards. Figure holds a raised oval object under left arm in similar position as Lavey, Co. Cavan? (Freitag 2004, 137). Cross referenced with KE015-0127----. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1964:103."
FER 246:054,Sheela-na-gig,Fermanagh,Aghalurcher Glebe,636500,831400,Original Location,FH2,"Aghalurcher Church was the original location of a possible Sheela-na-Gig that may be associated with the remains of a seventh century church on this site established by St. Ronan. For more information see: McMahon, J. & Roberts, J., The Sheela-na-Gigs of Ireland and Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts. Mercier Press, Dublin, 2001, p. 112. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
FER 153:008,Sheela-na-gig,Fermanagh,Boa Island,608400,862000,Present Location,FH1,"Originally on Lustymore Island, this Sheela-na-Gig now resides in an old graveyard on Boa Island. For more information see: McMahon, J. & Roberts, J., The Sheela-na-Gigs of Ireland and Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts. Mercier Press, Dublin, 2001, p. 139. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
GA043-004003-,Sheela-na-gig,Galway,Ballinderry (Clare By.),544532,746248,Original Location,GY1,We regret that we are unable to supply descriptive details for this record at present. Visit http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/sheelas/ballinderry-castle/ for information. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/).
GA071-079002-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Galway,Shoodaun,554547,732730,Present Location,N/A,"In the entrance porch of the Catholic church at Newcasltle. It consists of a damaged corbel on the under-surface of which is a weathered carving of a Sheela-na-gig. The original location of this corbel is unknown though it is likely to have been of local provenance. In that regard, it has been suggested (Mannion 2008, 18) that it may have been associated with Templemoyle medieval church (GA084-127002-). "
GA094-023001-,Sheela-na-gig,Galway,Merlinpark,533436,725971,Original Location,GY2,"Figure discovered in 2002 by Martin Fitzpatrick (Freitag 2004, 138). Sheela-na-gig figure carved onto spandrel of singe-light ogee-headed window on second floor of S wall of tower house (GA094-023----). Described by Freitag as an ?unusual figure because sitting upside down, below decorative motif; in opposite corner there is a six-petal marigold. Round head with facial features discernible; breasts indicated; both arms straight and in front of body, hands joined to touch long vertical slit indicating vulva? (Freitag 2004, 138). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KE009-056002-,Sheela-na-gig,Kerry,Rattoo,487815,633636,Original Location,KY2,"Figure located high up on inner face of left hand corner of N facing window of Rattoo round tower (KE009-056001-). Plaster cast of figure in National Museum of Ireland, Dublin. Described by Freitag as a ?flat figure with big head, pronounced forehead and strangely formed, almost rectangular ears; depression indicating eyes and mouth, but no nose, pointed chin; thin neck. Angular shoulders; no breasts. Arms flexed with left hand on thigh; hands not visible in plaster cast, but extension of arm pointing in direction of pudenda; right arm held at right angle; if original delineates hand it would be on abdomen. Thighs and calves of figure well rounded; both feet pointing outwards? (Freitag 2004, 139).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KE015-127----,Sheela-na-gig,Kerry,Lixnaw,489215,629088,Original Location,KY1,"Now located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (Cherry 1992, 6). Discovered in bed of River Cashen near Lixnaw castle (KE015-060----). Described by Freitag as a figure ?carved in relief on one face of roughly rectangular block of coarse feldspathic grit, possibly old red sandstone, and badly weathered. Large head with pointed chin (somewhat damaged); bulbous eyes outlined by pecked groove. Pendulous, clearly marked breasts; broad shoulders. Flexed arms pass behind widely splayed thighs with both hands grasping swollen-looking, sagging pudenda from below, small touch-hole underneath. Legs splayed and bent with feet turned outwards. Figure holds a raised oval object under left arm in similar position as Lavey, Co. Cavan? (Freitag 2004, 137). Cross-referenced with DU018-311----.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1964:103."
KE020-047001-,Sheela-na-gig,Kerry,Ardfert,479069,621330,Original Location,N/A,We regret that we are unable to supply descriptive details for this record at present. Visit http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/sheelas/ardfert-friary/ for information.
KD002-009001-,Sheela-na-gig,Kildare,Carrick (Carrick Ed),663987,736857,Original Location,N/A,"O'Leary (1899-1902, 331) lists an 'evil eye stone', possibly a Sheela-na-gig, from Carrick Castle (KD002-009----) as part of the Murray Collection which was transferred to Cambridge University.˙"
KD022-029075-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Kildare,Kildare,672798,712481,Present Location,KE1,"A Sheela-na-gig carved on the underside of a capital on the tomb of Bishop Wellesley (d. 1539) (KD022-029034-) which was originally located (KD023-016002-), at Great Connell Priory (KD023-016----), and has since been re-erected in Kildare Cathedral (KD022-029005-)(Freitag 2004, 134). This Sheela-na-gig was described by Freitag (op. cit.) as being ?carved on slab; head cut off; arms splayed out with hands joining over pudenda; legs widely splayed, knees bent?. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KD023-016002-,Sheela-na-gig,Kildare,Greatconnell,681762,714162,Original Location,KE1,"A Sheela-na-gig carved on the underside of a capital on the tomb of Bishop Wellesley (d. 1539) (KD022-029034-) which was originally located at Great Connell Priory (KD023-016----), and has since been re-erected in Kildare Cathedral (KD022-029005-)(Freitag 2004, 134). This Sheela-na-gig was described by Freitag (op. cit.) as being ?carved on slab; head cut off; arms splayed out with hands joining over pudenda; legs widely splayed, knees bent?. See KD022-029075- for present location.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KD032-019001-,Sheela-na-gig,Kildare,Blackhall (Ballyshannon Ed),679728,702128,Original Location,KE2,This sheela-na-gig formerly was located to the right hand side of the doorway of the tower house (KD032-019----). The E section of the tower house collapsed in a storm prior to 2004. The carving was rescued from the rubble and set in a niche in the interior of the N wall.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/).
KK009-037004-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Kilkenny,Balleen Little,637665,666963,Present Location,KK2,"Sheela-na-gig built into wall of farm on site of Balleen Castle (KK009-037001-) original location unknown but figure may have come from medieval tower house. Described by Freitag as a figure 'carved within recessed frame on right hand side of roughly rectangular slab (dims. H 0.45m; Wth 0.52m). Big, skull-shaped head with jug ears and strong facial features; thick ovoid eyes, flat wedge nose, deep striations on both cheeks, thick-lipped, open mouth displaying two rows of gritted teeth. Flat, pointy breasts at shoulder level; clearly marked ribs; big round navel. Arms in front of body with both hands reaching into vulva indicated as slit; fingers barely discernible. Legs widely splayed and bent; feet pointed outwards. A plait-like band hangs from left ear and disappears behind left shoulder? (Freitag 2004, 133). "
KK013-002003-,Sheela-na-gig,Kilkenny,Clomantagh Lower,634774,663942,Original Location,KK3,"Horizontal Sheela-na-gig located on quoin on SW corner of Clomantagh Castle (KK013-002001-), just below fourth floor level. Described by Freitag as a, ?large figure set within recessed frame. Head rests on long, thin neck; flat, droopy breasts, and wavy lines across upper torso indicating ribs. Left arm in front of body with hand touching square cavity indicating vulva; right arm bent at elbow with lower arm raised up towards side of head. Deep groove extending from raised arm to head may indicate hand or band. A somewhat thicker band is depicted on left side of head and disappearing behind arm (similar to Freshford). Legs widely splayed; knees bent at right angle with feet turning outwards. An elongated object is placed on pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 128-9).˙"
KK013-018003-,Sheela-na-gig,Kilkenny,Ballylarkin Upper,638663,663695,Original Location,KK1,"Sheela-na-gig currently located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (Cherry 1992, 6). Originally located on the walls of Ballylarkin medieval abbey church (KK013-018001-). Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in relief on slab and probably most refined of all Sheela-na-gigs, depicted in a squatting position. Oval head with big ears, ovoid eyes, small long nose and slit-mouth; thick neck. Tiny, pendulous breasts dwarfed by decisively carved ribcase. Arms akimbo with right hand placed on bent knee while middle finger of left hand delicately touches pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 123-4). Cross-referenced with DU018-177----. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. RSAI329."
KK018-101----,Sheela-na-gig,Kilkenny,Tullaroan,638000,656930,Original Location,KK5,"Sheela-na-gig found in 1992 among rubble from demolished wall of old schoolhouse in Tullaroan (erected in 1842). Now in private ownership in Rathealy townland 3km north of Tullaroan (KK013-136----). Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in false relief on wedge-shaped slab (dims. H. 0.75m; top Wth. 0.35m; bottom Wth. 0.25m), of pure crystalline limestone. Round head, set slightly to left; damaged nose; large projecting ears hollowed out from centre; eyes similarly hollowed out cavities; left eye has small punctured hole placed near centre of pupil. Three similar holes along horizontal slot form outline of mouth, one further hole in chest area, close to left arm. Thin neck; angular shoulders; tiny breasts attached to collar bone. Very pronounced ribcase extending over abdomen; navel indicated by circle. Arms lie close to body and pass behind legs with hands grabbing extremely long slit-vulva hanging between widely splayed thighs. Right leg longer with big foot and toes turning outwards; other foot not clearly discernible? (Freitag 2004, 143-4). (Prendergast 1992, 1027-30). Co-ordinates are indicative only and are not accurate. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KK019-026170-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Kilkenny,St. Mary's Parish,650417,656155,Present Location,KK4,"Sheela-na-gig currently stored in Cronin Room in Rothe House, Kilkenny. Discovered during clearance work in graveyard (KK030-004003-) containing medieval church (KK030-004001-), and said to have been buried there in early nineteenth century, after having been discovered in a local holy well (KK030-004006-) (Freitag 2004, 130). Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in the round. Earless, inverted pear-shaped head; facial expression calm, ovoid eyes, wedge nose and slit-mouth. Thin neck, round shoulders; no breasts, but slightly incised ribs. Fingers of right hand just touching vulva, indicated as vertical line and ending in very noticeable deep hole. Left hand (much larger than the other) may hold an object resting on thigh. Peculiar leg position reminiscent of Egremont; left leg almost straight with foot turned inwards, while right leg tightly flexed at knee with heel of foot pointing at pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 130). Cross-referenced with KK030-004006-. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
KK027-080----,Sheela-na-gig,Kilkenny,Killinny,648487,643830,Original Location,N/A,"Unlocated sheela-na-gig within the townland of Killinny. According to Freitag the ?figure was removed from old church, and later demolished by local parish priest. Church no longer exists? (Freitag 2004, 144).˙Co-ordinates are indicactive and are not accurate."
KK030-004006-,Sheela-na-gig,Kilkenny,Coolaghmore,641800,639146,Original Location,KK4,"Sheela-na-gig currently stored in Cronin Room in Rothe House, Kilkenny. Discovered during clearance work in graveyard (KK030-004003-) containing medieval church (KK030-004001-), and said to have been buried there in early nineteenth century, after having been discovered in a local holy well (KK030-004006-) (Freitag 2004, 130). Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in the round. Earless, inverted pear-shaped head; facial expression calm, ovoid eyes, wedge nose and slit-mouth. Thin neck, round shoulders; no breasts, but slightly incised ribs. Fingers of right hand just touching vulva, indicated as vertical line and ending in very noticeable deep hole. Left hand (much larger than the other) may hold an object resting on thigh. Peculiar leg position reminiscent of Egremont; left leg almost straight with foot turned inwards, while right leg tightly flexed at knee with heel of foot pointing at pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 130). Cross-referenced with KK019-026170-.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LA003-016008-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Rosenallis,639688,709690,Original Location,LS4 ,"Sheela-na-gig found at St Mary's Church, Rosenallis in October of 1991 during clean up scheme in graveyard (LA003-016009-), which has since been removed and is now housed in the National Museum of Ireland. Described by Freitag as 'Heavy looking figure carved on irregular sandstone slab (dims. H 0.51m ; Wth 0.31m) and quite weathered. Facial features discernible; short hair indicated. Heavy, round shoulders; small breasts, a few ribs. Decidedly swollen abdomen, possibly indicating pregnancy. Arms slightly bent; both hands touching oval pudenda. Squatting position, legs splayed and bent, feet turned outwards' (Freitag 2004, 140).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LA004-004002-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Portnahinch,648952,710020,Original Location,LS1 ,"Two grotesque female figures were to be seen in 1918 in the farmyard wall of the entrance gate to the SSW of Tinnakill Castle (LA008-001001-). Present owner of the castle and farmyard stated in 1990 that they were broken up by person or persons unknown and buried. One was said to have come from a window jamb of Tinnakill Castle (LA008-001001-) the other from somewhere in Portnahinch (Anon. 1920, 262-3). H. Roe has taken photos of them and these photos can be seen in Laois Co. Library. The second sheela (LA004-004002-) that came from Portnahinch may have been taken from the Church at Portnahinch (LA004-004-). Two sheela-na-gigs (LA004-004002-; LA008-001002-) were built into the coping of the gate entrance wall. One was part of the jamb of a window of the 16th century Castle, the other came from Portnahinch. Moved from this site to a house in the Dangans (Mrs. Fennelly) where they suffered a misfortune with a truck. Both it and the Portnahinch figure were broken as a result and were later used as building material. Nothing to be seen now. (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/archive/index-42071.php.html accessed 23 May 2012). Freitag recorded that the sheela-na-gig was rescued from the castle ruins (LA008-001001-) and re-erected in garden wall of private house together with the Sheela from Tinnakill (LA008-001002-). Due to an accident both figures were knocked down and later re-used as building material (according to Mrs Fennelly, owner of house). All attempts to find missing figures have failed? (Freitag 2004, 145). Image courtesy of C. Casey, Laois Heritage Office."
LA008-001002-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Tinnakill (Portnahinch By.),650112,708876,Original Location,LS5,"Two grotesque female figures were to be seen in 1918 in the farmyard wall to SSW of Tinnakill Castle (LA008-001001-). Present owner of the castle and farmyard stated in 1990 that they were broken up by person or persons unknown and buried. One was said to have come from a window jamb of Tinnakill Castle (LA008-001001-) the other from somewhere in Portnahinch (LA004-004002-) (Anon 1920, 262). H. Roe has taken photos of them and they can be seen in the Laois County Library, in Portlaoise. According to a website on sheela-na-gigs, Two sheela-na-gigs (LA004-004002-; LA008-001002-) were built into the coping of the gate entrance wall. One was part of the jamb of a window of the 16th century Castle, the other came from Portnahinch. Moved from this site to a house in the Dangans (Mrs. Fennelly) where they suffered a misfortune with a truck. Both it and the Portnahinch figure were broken as a result and were later used as building material. Nothing to be seen now. (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/archive/index-42071.php.html accessed 23 May 2012). Freitag recorded that the sheela-na-gig was rescued from the castle ruins (LA008-001001-) and re-erected in garden wall of private house together with the Sheela from Tinnakill (LA008-001002-). Due to an accident both figures were knocked down and later re-used as building material (according to Mrs Fennelly, owner of house). All attempts to find missing figures have failed? (Freitag 2004, 145).˙Image courtesy of C. Casey, Laois Heritage Office."
LA008-013002-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Shaen,650339,703133,Original Location,N/A,"Situated on the summit of a hill is a stone-walled garden whose NW angle has a distinct batter and projects forward from the line of the garden.This section of masonry (3.80m E-W, 3.90m N-S, H 2.80m) is built with roughly coursed limestone blocks and appears to be part of a castle, probably a tower house (LA008-013001-) (JKAS 1909, Vol. VI, 68) which is said to have been destroyed in 1650. Sheela-na-Gig thought to have come from here (Guest 1936, 117) location not now known. In the Ordnance Survey Letters of Tipperary, John O?Donovan wrote ?that there was another figure of a similar hideous character on the old Castle of Shane (LA008-013001-) in the Queen?s County ? a building erected by the O?Mores of Leix about the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth? (O?Flanagan 1930, vol. 1, part 2, 121). However in the Ordnance Survey Letters of County Laois, O?Donovan wrote that he ?had no time to go to Shane Hill when I was in the Parish, to ascertain whether any of the castle remains or not. I have been informed, however, by a creditworthy man, that no part of it exists? (O?Flanagan 1933, 64). "
LA015-017002-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Ballaghmore Lower,619676,689906,Original Location,LS2,"The sheela-na-gig is carved in relief on the SW external face of the W angle of the tower house (LA015-017001-) between the second and third floor. It is carved in relief on an L-shaped sandstone quoin stone approx. 10m above ground level (Feehan and Cunningham 1978, 117). The figures feet are turned outward and pointed, the legs are short and stumpy, the knees are bent outwards. The right hand appears to rest on the hip while the left arm lies on the thigh, with bent elbows. The head is pear-shaped with pointed chin and the face bears a menacing expression with v-shaped mouth and slanted eyes. The ears are prominent while the vulva is represented by a deep depression (Feehan and Cunningham 1978, 117-18). Photo by R. Matthews, courtesy of www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org."
LA018-031007-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Timahoe,653529,690246,Original Location,N/A,"Reference to a strange figure in stone at the doorway of Timahoe tower house (LA018-031006-) and a grotesque stone figure (Anon 1894, 80, 393). Not clear whether this is referring to the same or a second figure. According to local information, there was a figure on the part of the N wall which has fallen; it may be buried beneath debris (Guest 1936, 114). No visible surface remains. In 1894 it was recorded that at Timahoe there was ?a grotesque figure requiring further inquiry? (Anon 1894, 393). In the same year it was recorded that at Timahoe Castle (LA018-031006-) there was ?a strange figure in stone, at the doorway of this castle. Its claim to admission in the list is open to doubt; but it is figured in a series of drawings belonging to the late Thomas Cooke, Esq., of Parsonstown, in 1870, and now owned by a gentleman in the south of Ireland, who kindly lent them to the writer? (Anon 1894, 80). In 1935 Guest wrote that ?it is not clear whether one figure is referred to, or two; none at all can now be seen. From personal information it appears that there was a figure on the part of the north wall that has now fallen, and it probably lies buried in the debris? (Guest 1936, 114) "
LA035-022002-,Sheela-na-gig,Laois,Galesquarter,635539,674034,Original Location,LS3,"A rude carving in relief of a female figure was visible, at a height of 13m, on S end of E wall of Cullahill castle (LA035-022001-) (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 232). Not visible due to ivy growth. Located approx. 14 m above ground incorporated into the masonry of E wall close to SE angle of Cullahill castle (LA035-022001-) Described by Freitag as a ?powerfully built limestone figure carved in relief. Stern, manly looking face with big ears; broad shoulders; big, limp breasts; strong, billowy lines indicating ribs across upper torso; arms in front of body, hands joined with fingers either covering or entering vulva; no legs? (Freitag 2004, 131). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LI005-017180-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Limerick,Limerick City,557763,657424,Present Location,LK1,"Sheela-na-gig (LI023-040001-) now located in the Hunt Museum in Limerick City. According to McMahon and Roberts this sheela-na-gig was discovered by workers while repairing a culvert on a small stream c. 100m from Black Castle in Caherelly (LI023-040----) where the carving (dims. 0.48m x 0.33m) had been rebuilt into the fabric of the roadside wall (McMahon & Roberts 2001, 120). It has been suggested that this sheela-na-gig may have come from the nearby castle (LI023-040---) when it was pulled down in the 19th century. Described by Freitag as a stone (dims. H 0.5m; Wth 0.34m) with figure ?skilfully carved in flat relief on local limestone; damaged, head missing, and legs from thigh downwards and left hand also broken away. Trunk and limbs unusually plump without signs of emaciation; well shaped droopy but proportional breasts. Arms passing behind legs; right hand lifting lower part of thigh. Deeply incised naval and oval pudenda; shape of latter exaggerated, and seems to be split at upper end. A groove is cut vertically downwards below pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 126). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LI023-040001-,Sheela-na-gig,Limerick,Caherelly East,566888,644205,Original Location,LK1,"Sheela-na-gig (LI005-017180-) now located in the Hunt Museum in Limerick City. According to McMahon and Roberts this sheela-na-gig was discovered by workers while repairing a culvert on a small stream c. 100m from Black Castle (LI023-040----) where the carving (dims. 0.48m x 0.33m) had been rebuilt into the fabric of the roadside wall (McMahon & Roberts 2001, 120). It has been suggested that this sheela-na-gig may have come from the nearby castle (LI023-040---) when it was pulled down in the 19th century. Described by Freitag as a stone (dims. H 0.5m; Wth 0.34m) with figure ?skilfully carved in flat relief on local limestone; damaged, head missing, and legs from thigh downwards and left hand also broken away. Trunk and limbs unusually plump without signs of emaciation; well shaped droopy but proportional breasts. Arms passing behind legs; right hand lifting lower part of thigh. Deeply incised naval and oval pudenda; shape of latter exaggerated, and seems to be split at upper end. A groove is cut vertically downwards below pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 126).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LI030-012001-,Sheela-na-gig,Limerick,Dunnaman,547166,642192,Original Location,LK2,"Sheela-na-gig located halfway up the external face of S wall of tower house (LI030-012----) (McMahon and Roberts 2001, 129). Described by Freitag as a ?large figure on slab and set within frame. Roundish head shows several billowy lines across forehead, oval eyes, wedge nose and open mouth. Extremely long arms, with open armpits, and hands passing beneath thighs to grab vulva. Flat breasts on heavily incised ribcase which extends over abdomen. Oval-shaped vulva, hanging between widely splayed legs. Large toes touching edge of frame, and between these, directly underneath vulva, there is an egg-shaped object? (Freitag 2004, 131-2).˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LI031-048001-,Sheela-na-gig,Limerick,Tullovin,553566,638848,Original Location,LK3,"Horizontal sheela-na-gig carved onto the external face of a quoin high up on SE angle of tower house (LI031-048----) (Guest 1936, 112; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 153-4). Described by Freitag as a sheela-na-gig ?carved in high relief on corner stone. Left arm raised to head, depicted with some kind of head-dress and arresting facial features. Long torso with small breasts, ribs and navel; very long, contorted right arm passes under thigh with at least two fingers touching slit-vulva. Legs widely splayed; big toes turned outwards? (Freitag 2004, 144). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LI048-095----,Sheela-na-gig,Limerick,Fantstown,564892,627976,Original Location,LK4,We regret that we are unable to supply descriptive details for this record at present. See http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/sheelas/fantstown/ for information. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/).
LF011-036002-,Sheela-na-gig,Longford,Abbeylara,636517,779581,Original Location,LD1,"Protruding from the inner face of the S wall of the crossing?tower of the Cistercian abbey of Abbeylara (LF011?036001?), at a height of c. 2.5m, is a decorated figure carving in sandstone (dims. 0.37m x 0.22m). The carving has been interpreted as a very weathered representation of a sheela?na?gig (Guest 1936, 118; Andersen 1977, 144; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 111; Freitag 2004, 121; Roberts 2009, No. 84), although an alternative view has been proposed by Harnett (1954, 181) who suggested that it might be 'taken as a crude representation of a Virgin and Child' with the female genitalia being represented as an oval or lozenge-shaped shield in which is a figure in low relief of an infant. The condition of the carving makes it impossible to classify with any degree of certainty and the interpretation given is purely tentative. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LF017-013002-,Sheela-na-gig,Longford,"Glebe (Rathcline By., Rathcline Ed)",599734,766087,Original Location,LD2,"On the external face of the N jamb of a window, at first-floor level, in the W gable of the late-medieval church (LF017-003001-). Carved in relief is a sheela-na-gig comprising a small, female figure with her hands positioned under the breasts and the genitalia exposed. (Moore 2007, No. 15). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LH024-041090-,Sheela-na-gig,Louth,Lagavooren,708707,774892,Original Location,LH1,"Thought to have come originally from the Priory of St. John (LH024-041008-) but more recently removed from the front of a house at 18 John Street and now stored in Millmount Museum (LH024-041109-), Drogheda. It is of badly worn sandstone and its more obvious sexual overtones, despite a hole near its base, are missing. It is, however, in the general tradition of these grotesque figures. (CLAJ 1977, 69-70, pl. 4). Described by Freitag as a figure, 'carved in high relief on block of sandstone and quite weathered. Behind head of figure three contiguous hollow ovals. Large neckless head, two irregular depressions for eyes, no nose, mouth indicated by slit. No breasts; necklace with pendant pointing at long narrow slit, indicating vulva. Arms in front of body with hands touching vulva, and deep touch-hole underneath' (Freitag 2004, 131). Now in Millmount Museum, Drogheda. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
LH024-041109-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Louth,Lagavooren,708905,774831,Present Location,LH1,"Thought to have come originally from the Priory of St. John (LH024-041008-) but more recently removed from the front of a house at 18 John Street and now stored in Millmount Museum (LH024-041109-), Drogheda. It is of badly worn sandstone and its more obvious sexual overtones, despite a hole near its base, are missing. It is, however, in the general tradition of these grotesque figures. (CLAJ 1977, 69-70, pl. 4). Described by Freitag as a figure, 'carved in high relief on block of sandstone and quite weathered. Behind head of figure three contiguous hollow ovals. Large neckless head, two irregular depressions for eyes, no nose, mouth indicated by slit. No breasts; necklace with pendant pointing at long narrow slit, indicating vulva. Arms in front of body with hands touching vulva, and deep touch-hole underneath' (Freitag 2004, 131). Now in Millmount Museum, Drogheda. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
MA088-063009-,Sheela-na-gig,Mayo,Aghagower,503400,780429,Original Location,MO2,"Built into the wall enclosing a holy well (MA088-063005-) which is named 'Dawach Patrick' on the 1929 OS 6-inch map. The well is located a few meters to NW of a graveyard (MA088-063002-) which encloses a religious house (MA088-063001-) and a round tower (MA088-063003-) associated with the early medieval monastery of Aghagower. A stone slab (L 0.42m; H 0.16m) on one face of which is a carving of a naked female figure (H 0.15m; Wth 0.1m). The figure was carved in false relief by cutting away a square background area (0.15m by 0.15m) in the centre of the slab. The roughly circular head (H 0.006m; Wth 0.005m) is disproportionately large, with the eyes, nose and mouth simply outlined. The breasts are faintly outlined on the torso. The elbows are bent with the arms curving inwards and the hands reaching into an indentation which represents the genitalia. The legs area broadly splayed, with the knees slightly bent. Described by Freitag (2004, 122) as a 'small framed figure faces the road and is difficult to make out. Large round head, no breasts, arms akimbo, vulva a small slit, legs widely splayed'. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
MA110-087----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Mayo,Hollymount Demesne,526153,768478,Present Location,MO3,"Located at the N end of the main street in Hollymount village. A full figure sheela-na-gig is evident on the broad, vertical face of a roughly rectangular limestone block (H c. 0.5m; Wth 0.37m; max. T 0.25m). The stone has been cut back and roughly punch dressed to leave a flat prepared surface on which the sheela-na-gig is portrayed in relief. The figure (H 0.34m) takes up over half the available space, with her head 0.15m below the top of the stone, and her legs just a few centimetres above the base of the stone. Her body is centrally placed and her splayed legs span almost the full width of the stone. The disproportionately large head (H 0.15m) is carved in pronounced or high relief, which contrasts with the lower relief of the torso and limbs. The head is roughly cone-shaped, with the broad end of the cone defining the top of the head, and the narrow end representing a sharply cut, flat chin. The flat top of the head appears to be carved to represent some form of headdress or formal arrangement of the hair. The face is elongated in appearance, with incised grooves outlining rudimentary features: the inner corners of almond shaped eyes merge with two vertical lines which define either side of the nose, and a short incised horizontal line represents the mouth. Two tiny, circular indentations on either side of the head, more or less in line with the eyes, appear to represent ears. Beneath the chin, a broad neck merges seamlessly with a poorly defined torso with no evidence of breasts. The arms, with sharply bent elbows, curve inwards so that the hands are positioned on either side of the genital area. The fingers are delineated and hold her deeply indented genitalia open in blatant display. The legs are widely splayed, with triangular-shaped feet pointing sharply upwards. An inscription, cut into the concrete at the base of the stone, indicates that the carving was moved to this location in 1993. According to local information, the original location (MA111-110----) of the carving is in Lehinch Demesne where it was found amongst old farm buildings. The Strafford Inquisition of Co. Mayo lists '?the moiety of the castle town and lands of Lehinch?' (O' Sullivan 1954, 70). However, the exact location of this castle (MA111-072001-) and deserted settlement (MA111-072002-) are unknown. A castle (MA111-018----), shown on the 1837 OS 6-inch map as ?Castle (ruin)? and on the 1930 edition as ?Castle (site of)?, is located in Knockalegan townland which borders the E side of Lehinch Demesne. A castle in Lehinch Demesne townland or the castle in Knockalegan is a likely provenance for the carving. "
MA111-110----,Sheela-na-gig,Mayo,Lehinch Demesne,526961,769863,Original Location,MO3,"This record refers to a sheela-na-gig which, according to local information, was found at roughly this location amongst old farm buildings, now levelled. In 1993 it was moved to its present location (MA110-087----) in Hollymount Village. Its exact provenance remains uncertain. Sheela-na-gigs are commonly associated with castles or churches. The Strafford Inquisition of Co. Mayo lists '?the moiety of the castle town and lands of Lehinch?' (O' Sullivan 1954, 70). However, the exact location of this castle (MA111-072001-) and deserted settlement (MA111-072002-) are unknown. A castle (MA111-018----), shown on the 1837 OS 6-inch map as ?Castle (ruin)? and on the 1930 edition as ?Castle (site of)?, is located in Knockalegan townland which borders the E side of Lehinch Demesne. A castle in Lehinch Demesne or the castle in Knockalegan is a likely provenance for the carving."
MA121-137002-,Sheela-na-gig,Mayo,Ballymacgibbon North,518465,754821,Original Location,MO1,"Listed in the RMP (1997) as 'stone sculpture (original location)?, this record refers to a sheela-na-gig which was originally located in Killursagh church (MA121-137001-). In 1867 Wilde recorded it as a stone figure carved in relief, which was removed from Killursagh church and built into a coach house nearby (O Lochlainn 1968, 157). In 2012 new information came to light confirming that the carving consists of a sheela-na-gig, and that its present location (MA121-178----) is in the porch of the modern Roman Catholic church in Cross village. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
MA121-178----,Sheela-na-gig,Mayo,Dowagh West,519139,755288,Original Location,MO1,"This record was listed in the SMR (1991) as 'stone sculpture (present location)? but at that time the location of the stone was unknown and it was not listed in the RMP (1997). It was first recorded in 1867 by Wilde as a carved stone figure which he believed depicted a child. Wilde noted that it was found at ?Cill Arsa? or Killursagh church (MA121-137001-) in Ballymacgibbon North townland, but was removed from that church and built into a coach house nearby (O Lochlainn 1968, 157). In 2012 fresh information about the stone came to light. The carving represents not a child but a full figure sheila-na-gig which appears to have suffered damage in the past. It is currently affixed to a wall in the porch of the Roman Catholic church in Cross village in Dowagh townland, c. 800m to NE of its original location (MA121-137002-) at Killursagh church. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
ME005-028003-,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Kilmainhamwood,678259,789767,Original Location,N/A,"From Guest (1936, 118): 'Sheela-na-gig buried in the ground and recorded by Guest in 1935 as in ?Kilmainham, on the borders of Louth-Meath : buried in a churchyard (ME005-028001-) near the railway station, at least forty years ago. (From private information)? "
ME017-044033-,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Town Parks (Kells Upper By.),673928,775906,Original Location,N/A,"Sheela-na-gig now lost that was described in 1857 by W. R. Wilde in the Royal Irish Academy Museum Catalogue as being in situ, ?in the church (ME017-044031-) of Kells? (Wilde 1857, 141; Guest 1936, 118; Freitag 2004, 144). "
ME019-054----,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Roughgrange,701931,772534,Original Location,N/A,"Rectangular graveyard with stone retaining wall which contains sheela-na-gig possibly incorporated into graveyard wall as recorded in the ITA survey of 1940. No trace of church inside graveyard. Burials c. 1852-1982. No trace of sheela-na-gig which was recorded by O. Davies in 1940 as, 'On graveyard wall is a primitive figure of shiela-na-gig type, modelled very square without shoulders, body short and stumpy; face oval and worked in two flat panes, the upper consisting of nose and forehead. The eyes are round and bulging. Eyebrows and nose join at right angles. The mouth is straight short and open. merely an ovoid hole. The rest of the figure is rather weathered, can make out 2 legs and probably 2 arms folded on stomach. Back and side legs rough and partly broken' (ITA Survey). "
ME020-019002-,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Dowth,702509,773768,Original Location,MH1,"A sheela-na-gig, which was damaged by the erection of a headstone, is recorded from the exterior of the S wall of the parish church of Dowth (ME020-019----) (Guest 1936, 113; Andersen 1977, 148). Sheela-na-gig located on external face of S wall of medieval church at Dowth (ME020-019----). Described by Freitag as a ?figure only vaguely discernible, obscured by funerary monument. Photograph published by Margaret Murray in 1934 shows a small head, biggish, almost rotund torso and both arms reaching down to sizeable round hole, indicating vulva. Guest reported in 1936 that the `prominent abdomen characteristic of this figure had been hacked off to accommodate a modern tombstone'. She also asserts that according to a sketch in private possession, at one time figure had splayed legs and hands directed towards lower abdomen? (Freitag 2004, 131). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
ME026-005001-,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Rossnaree,699709,771906,Original Location,MH2,"Built into wall of old mill house and now covered in whitewash (Andersen 1977, 165; JRSAI 1936, 112). Sheela-na-gig now in private possession. Figure formerly built into wall beside door of mill that was not its original location. Removed from wall of mill and kept safe in store. Described by Freitag as a figure, ?crudely carved on irregular stone slab; widest at bottom part which is cut straight, allowing figure to sit firmly on ground. Elongated, deeply hollowed out groove in crown of head (presumably for libations) further indication of figure originally free-standing. Left side defaced, and some damage also to chin, right forearm, right foot and lower part of leg. Large head, no ears, big owl-like eyes with eyebrows, clearly marked nostrils, jagged incision indicating mouth and possibly teeth. Four striations on right cheek running down to side of slab. No neck or breasts, but clearly marked navel. Right arm reaches under leg which is widely splayed, but no hands or fingers traceable. Genitals indicated by deep semi-circular depression? (Freitag 2004, 140). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
ME031-033018-,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,"Castleboy (Skreen By., Tara Par.)",691996,759845,Original Location,MH3,"Situated at the crest of the E-facing slope of Tara Hill and within the graveyard (ME031-033034-), with the church site (ME031-033071-) just to the S. Carved on the E face of an upright standing stone aligned N-S that has a rectangular cross-section (dims 0.58m x 0.26m; max. H 1.88m). The stone is dressed back on both sides as if it was meant to fit in an architectural structure (Andersen 1977, 152). The possible standing stone (ME031-033019-) is c. 2.5m to the ESE. It is described by Freitag (2004, 143) as a figure, ?carved in high relief on lower half of stone, and because much worn difficult to interpret in detail. Big jug ears; facial features simple indentations. Arms in front of body, joined together in vaguely discernible gesture towards lower abdomen; left leg nearly straight, the other bent inwards.? Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
ME033-007----,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Balgeeth (Duleek Upper By.),705058,762791,Original Location,MH4,"A female exhibitionist figure (ME033-007----) was discovered hidden in a masonry pier at the entrance to a farmhouse ?several years ago? and is kept at the farm. The figure is carved in relief on a limestone block (max. dims 0.54m x 0.28m; max. T 0.24m). The legs are bent in the same direction and the hands are on the thighs indicating the pudenda. The breasts are only lightly indicated but the facial features are prominent. (Keeling 1984). The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Built into wall. Full figure. (RMAHS 1984, 102-4). Sheela-na-gig (ME033-040----) discovered in 1978 during removal of a masonry gate pier at entrance to farm where it had been intentionally concealed from view (McMahon and Roberts 2001, 112). Now in private possession and built into wall of farm. Original location of sheela-na-gig is unknown. Described by Freitag as a figure, ?carved in false relief on limestone block, the figure fills frame formed by cut edge of stone. Big head with prominent round eyes, no neck, arms akimbo with both hands on thighs close to pudenda which is indicated as a roundish indentation. Legs slightly bent and both feet face in same direction? (Freitag 2004, 122). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
ME043-055----,Sheela-na-gig,Meath,Summerhill Demesne,648170,748546,Original Location,N/A,"Unlocated sheela-na-gig within the townland of Summerhill Demesne. In 1935 Guest recorded that the carving could not be found, it was recorded in 1911 as a figure located in the rock garden of Lord Longford's estate, now a derelict ruin (Guest 1936, 118). (Freitag 2004, 146). Co-ordinates are for indicative purposes and are not accurate."
MO003-018006-,Sheela-na-gig,Monaghan,Mullanacross (Trough By.),666008,849146,Original Location,N/A,"There is a record of what might be a sheela-na-gig from Errigal Trough graveyard (MO003-01803-) that was moved to the Ulster Museum (ITA Survey 1943), but this cannot be confirmed (Freitag 2004). NOTE (21-03-2017) - Following discussion with the Ulster Museum and review of their correspondence regarding the Errigal-Keeroge (Tyrone) Sheela, it is almost certainly the case that the Mullancross Church Sheela and the Errigal-Keeroge Sheela are the same artefact. This has historically been incorrectly attributed to having been found in Monaghan. The confusion appears to have arisen as Mullanacross is in the parish of Errigal-Trough, and Tyrone's Errigal-Keeroge is its neighbouring parish."
OF006-031002-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Esker,611857,731707,Original Location,OY3,"Horizontal figure carved onto quoin at SE angle of Doon Castle (OF006-031001-) at first floor level (Guest 1936, 118). Described by Freitag as a figure (H 0.23m; Wth 0.38m) consisting of a ?huge round head with ears; bulbous eyes, wedge nose and open mouth. Round shoulders, small round breasts, lines indicating ribs running across chest; at junction of legs strongly incised oval vulva. Right hand passing behind thigh while left hand passes over thigh, extremely long fingers on both hands. Legs almost straight with both feet pointing in same direction? (Freitag 2004, 131). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/).˙"
OF012-015----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Offaly,Edenderry,663398,732933,Present Location,OY4,"The original location of this sheela-na-gig is unknown. The sheela-na-gig was discovered underneath Kilcumber bridge in the Figile River about 20 years ago (King 1993, 13; Freitag 2004, 129). The spandrel of a twin light ogee headed window was also found in the river. The sheela-na-gig is carved in relief on a limestone quoin (dims. 0.28m x 0.44m x 0.19m) at an angle so as to fit the stone. The figure was that of a grotesque female with grooved face, large head and hands pulling her vulva apart. It is possible that this figure along with the window came from a destroyed church the rubble of which was thrown into the river. A possible site for this church comes from the folklore of the area which identifies the field on the left hand side of the road as you come from Clonbullogue village, as the 'Church field'. The locals also remember a cross inscribed stone which is now destroyed which used to be located in this field. Now housed in the Public Library in Edenderry (on loan from National Museum of Ireland). Cross referenced with OF020-006----. NMI Register No. 2013: 435. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
OF015-004002-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Lemanaghan,617028,727062,Original Location,N/A,"No evidence of any sheela-na-gig listed by Andersen (1977, 92) in the vicinity of the destroyed tower house (OF015-004001-) that was mostly demolished in the 1950s (OF015-004001-) (Weir 1980, 62). This sheela-na-gig was drawn in 1870 by Thomas Cooke of Birr, neither drawing nor stone can now be found (Freitag 2004, 145).˙"
OF016-015006-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Rahan Demesne,625828,725484,Original Location,OY5,"Discovered in 1971 in the ruined walls of the church or possible tower house (OF016-015009-) in the cemetery to the S of the present Church of Ireland church (OF016-015001-) which may have come out of an excavation for a burial N of and adjacent to the NW angle of the building (Newman Johnson 1971, 169-70). Described by Johnson as a figure carved in relief on a limestone block (H 0.37m; Wth 0.35m; D 0.25m) with flexed legs and large head with hair depicted by pitting and beading around the lip to indicate teeth. Described by Freitag (2004, 138) as 'a singular V-shaped groove starting in forehead of Sheela runs across top of head through to rear of block, and is inclined towards back of stone. Big head with hair or tight-fitting cap, wavy lines across forehead, prominent brow ridges, broad wrinkled nose and beading round upper lip, possibly representing teeth. Powerful shoulders; both arms somewhat mutilated. V-shaped vulva with indented ring around it. Wide open thighs; leg bent and held back behind body by hands'. The sheela-na-gig has been recently mounted on the wall inside the recently conserved C of I church under the guidance of the National Museum of Ireland. NMI Register No. 2013:550. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
OF029-006004-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Garrycastle,602040,713757,Original Location,OY6,"Situated on a low natural rise in undulating countryside. Remains of four storey tower (OF029-006001-) built with roughly coursed limestone rubble with only N wall and part of W wall surviving. Situated on the external face of the E wall beside the corbel of a destroyed machicolation at battlement level on Garrycastle tower house (OF029-006001-). Described by Freitag as a figure consisting of a ?large and unusually plump figure with round head, jug ears and simple facial features. Asymmetrical pendulous breasts; both arms in front of body, hands pulling at round vulva; legs splayed? (Freitag 2004, 133-4). (Cooke 1875, 314; Weir 1980, 62). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
OF029-008002-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Cloghan Demesne,597211,711992,Original Location,N/A,"Situated on a slight rise overlooking the low-lying floodplains of the river Shannon to the S. Well preserved rectangular tower house (OF029-008001-) four storeys high which has been greatly modified with a later building attached to the E side of the tower. Unlocated Sheela-na-gig now missing that was recorded in the 1906 by Thomas Cooke a local antiquarian who stated that this figure was known locally as the 'Witch'. According to Guest this figure was ?said to be cut in limestone and preserved in a museum in the south of Ireland? (Guest 1936, 110). Hitchcock recorded that the ?late Mr. Cooke stated that he had in his possession an image called by the peasantry ""the witch,"" which originally stood in Cloghan in the King's County, the old name of which was Cloghan-na-gcaora, the stone of the sheep, which represented an Hermaphrodite, one of the breasts being like the sun and the other a crescent like the moon? (Hitchcock 1908, 30). "
OF035-012008-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Townparks (Ballybrit By.),605870,704764,Original Location,OY1 ,"Found in the Birr area and now housed in the National Museum (Coll. 1956:14; Cherry 1992, 6). Interesting and unusual Sheela-na-gig which is carved in relief on the underside of a large hammer dressed limestone corbel (0.3m x 0.24m x 0.42m). The figure consists of a poorly preserved pear shaped face which is carved on the upward sloping part of the corbel with a small round body with bow shaped arms pulling vulva apart, which is represented by a small circular hole. There are two small circular breasts one between each arm. The head is the dominant part of the figure being carved in high relief and placed on the most visible part of the corbel. The rest of the body is carved in lower relief and is placed on the lower underside of the corbel. May have originally come from the medieval church (OF035-012001-) in the town of Birr. Described by Freitag as a ?figure carved on curved underside of oblong stone (dims. H -0.53m; Wth 0.3m) which might be a broken-off corbel; quite weathered. Large (now) featureless head on elongated thick neck. Thin bent arms with small round breasts under armpits. Both well shaped hands in front of body, pointing to vulva whose irregular shape looks torn. Lower part of sculpture appears to have been deliberately damaged. Legs no longer traceable? (Freitag 2004,125). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
OF039-003011-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Churchland,613893,702255,Original Location,OY2 ,"Now located in the National Museum of Ireland (Cherry 1992, 6); believed to have come from E gable of old church (OF039-003004-) of St Kieran (now destroyed); illustrated in Dublin Penny Journal Vol. 3 in 1834-35 where it is described as located on the `eastern gable of the church is ornamented with an old freestone window-frame, at some distance from which there also projects from the wall a grotesque figure in freestone about one and a half foot long? (Guest 1936, 114) Limestone block (0.26m x 0.26 x 0.4m) with grotesque figure carved out in raised relief (0.1m) on one side. Female figure displays large head with deep rounded eyes, slightly grooved cheeks, flat nose and round open mouth with small ears carved in relief. Two deep holes on top of flat head with small hole under chin. Chest shows rib-cage with pointed breasts; legs are splayed with arms pulling vulva apart. Seven curious holes around the genital area with large hole at base of stone. Described by Freitag as ?one of the best known Irish Sheelas because of ring of holes drilled around genital area and additional holes in throat and top of head, suggestive of having served some pagan ritualistic function. Round head with ears, hollow ovoid eyes, small nose, round, wide open mouth and striations on cheeks. Heavy shoulders, flat pointy breasts resting on deeply incised ribcase. Seated on her haunches with knees pulled up and splayed, held back by elbows. Right hand close to pudenda, fingers pointing downwards, left hand holds round object at height of pudenda. Feet turned outwards? (Freitag 2004, 141). NMI Register No. 2206:W13. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
OF039-024002-,Sheela-na-gig,Offaly,Newtown (Ballybrit By.),617293,699354,Original Location,N/A,"Unable to locate possible sheela-na-gig which was described by Feehan as a doubtful sheela-na-gig (1979, 163-66). Photograph of this carving in 'The Landscape of the Slieve Bloom' shows it as a re-used quoin stone inserted into a 17th-century building (OF039-024001-). "
RO039-001002-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Emlagh More,580255,767250,Original Location,RN1,"A corbel stone (RO039-001001-) decorated with late medevial foliage and a carved figure, possibly a sheela-na-gig, is kept at a farmhouse. (Siggins 1990, 47-8; Freitag 2004, 132). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO039-043025-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Roscommon,Ardnanagh,587345,764607,Present Location,RN2,"A Sheela-na-gig carved in low relief on a voussoir from an arch (RO045-077005-) (dims. H 0.44m; Wth 0.1-0.4m; T 0.3m) at Rahara church (RO045-077001-) is now in Roscommon County Museum. (Siggins 1990, 46-7; Freitag 2004, 139). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO042-091001-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Roscommon,Scregg (Athlone North By.),592997,755891,Present Location,RN4,"Built into the outer face of a coach-house wall, on the N side of the entrance. A limestone voussoir (dims 0.31m x 0.16-0.26m) with a carved female figure in relief is thought to have come from Scregg castle (RO042-147001-), c. 130m to the S. Sheela-na-gig (RO042-091002-) is built into the S side of the entrance. (Siggins 1990, 45-6; Freitag 2004, 141, No. 77). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO042-091002-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Roscommon,Scregg (Athlone North By.),592997,755891,Present Location,RN5,"Built into the outer face of a coach-house wall, on the S side of the entrance. A limestone block (dims 0.38m x 0.21m) with a small carved female figure in relief is thought to have come from Scregg castle (RO042-147001-), c. 130m to the S. Sheela-na-gig (RO042-091001-) is on the N side of the entrance. (Siggins 1990, 45-6; Freitag 2004, 141, No. 78). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO042-147004-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Scregg (Athlone North By.),593007,755760,Original Location,RN4,"A limestone voussoir (dims. 0.31m x 0.16-0.26m) with a carved female figure in relief which is now built into the N pier of a nearby outhouse (RO042-091001-) is thought to have come from Scregg castle (RO042-147001-). (Siggins 1990, 45-6; Frietag 2004, 141, No. 77). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO042-147005-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Scregg (Athlone North By.),593007,755760,Original Location,RN5,"A limestone block (dims 0.38m x 0.21m) with a small carved female figure in relief which is now built into the S pier of a nearby outhouse (RO042-091002-) is thought to have come from Scregg castle (RO042-147001-). (Siggins 1990, 45-6; Freitag 2004, 141, No. 78).  Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO044-055002-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Cloghan,584369,750857,Original Location,RN3,"A quoinstone (dims c. 0.6m x c. 0.3m) at the S angle of tower house (RO044-055001-) and at the second floor level has a sheela-na-gig in relief with slightly flexed legs (Andersen 1977, 147, No. 69; Siggins 1990, 45; Freitag 2004, 128). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO044-079006-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Taghboy,583567,749798,Original Location,RN6,"The parish church of Taghboy (RO044-079001-) now has a sheela-na-gig carved in relief on the W face of a triangular stone (dims c. 0.2m x c. 0.2m) at the apex of its W gable. It was found at the church during conservation works. (Freitag 2004, 142). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
RO045-077005-,Sheela-na-gig,Roscommon,Rahara,590974,752486,Original Location,RN2,"A Sheela-na-gig (Siggins 1990, 46-7; Freitag 2004, 139) carved in low relief on a voussoir from an arch (dims H 0.44m; Wth 0.1-0.4m; T 0.3m) is now in Roscommon County Museum (RO039-043025-). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/)."
SL034-001002-,Sheela-na-gig,Sligo,Behy,571780,819358,Original Location,SO1,"Built into the inside wall of a farm building immediately E of Behy Castle (SL034-001001-). A rectangular punch-dressed limestone block (0.85m x 0.45m) which was probably originally a quoin stone in the adjacent castle. Carved in low relief at one end of the stone is a full figure sheela-na-gig (L 0.35m), now painted pink, whilst at the other end is an 'X' picked out in three lines of pick marks. (O'Shaughnessy and Weaver 1992, 8; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 117-18). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN001-001004-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Redwood (Lorrha Par.),592881,709824,Original Location,TY2,"Located under the modern balcony on the recessed E face of Redwood castle (TN001-001001). Described by Weir (1980b, 63) as a 'pathetic figure rather crudely carved. An enormous head and spindly body make it look like an ice-cream cone. The legs are very slightly splayed, and the arms hang asymmetrically across the body, the right hand apparently holding the left wrist. The left hand, unusually pulls the large and pendent vulva from above. The breasts are tiny, round and asymmetrical, the eyes, nose and mouth are large. On the sides of the head and body are grooves.' Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN010-005002-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Ballyfinboy,589808,693640,Original Location,TY3,"Located at first-floor level on the external face of the SE quoinstone of Ballyfinboy castle (TN010-005001). A barely discernible female figure with a round head, splayed arms and bent legs. The arms are pulling the vulva apart and the feet are turned outwards. A dense cover of ivy made detailed examination of the figure impossible.˙Described by Freitag as a figure 'boldly carved clear outline of a standing neckless female set in a frame. Relatively small, earless round head, clearly incised ribs and no breasts, disproportionally thick arms, elbows turned outwards, reaching from behind splayed legs to touch sagging pudenda. Below an upright elongated indentation, seemingly indicating the vulva, there is a further downward pointing cavity which both hands clutch. Knees and feet bent outwards' (Freitag 2004, 123). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN025-038002-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Burgesbeg,577404,673845,Original Location,TY4,"Discovered by local workmen in 1932 in the NE corner of Burgesbeg church (TN025-038001) and now housed in the National Museum (Cherry 1992, 6). Described by Raftery (1969, 92-3) as a roughly dressed rectangular block (H 0.7m; Wth 0.35m; T 0.33m) with a naked female figure carved in high relief (L 0.62m) on one face. The figure consists of a well-carved round head with round eyes, unclear mouth with bent arms pulling the vulva apart and knees slightly bent with toes pointing downwards. The breasts are barely indicated. Described by Freitag as a 'figure carved in relief on block of sandstone; partly dressed to an approximately rectangular shape. Shape would suggest that figure was once built into the structure and formed part of arch of door or window. Round head with sharp chin; eyes clearly cut circles, but nose and mouth ill-defined; narrow neck. Breasts barely indicated. Arms flexed and hands grasping deeply hollowed out pudenda between widely separated thighs; prominent touchhole or anus below genitals. Knees bent; feet pointing downwards' (Freitag 2004, 126). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN027-003003-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Ballynaclogh,589197,674968,Original Location,TY5,"Situated on the on the SW angle of Ballynaclogh church (TN027-003002-), on the external S face of a quoin c. 3m above ground level. The figure, carved in relief, (c. 0.5m high) has a flat-topped head, jug-shaped ears, pointed chin, widely spaced almond eyes and no clear mouth. One arm is pulling the face, probably the ear, while the other arm is reaching under a leg and pulling the vulva. The legs are apart and the feet are quite badly spalled. (Manning 1988, 71-3). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN041-042005-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Thurles Townparks,612576,658566,Original Location,TY6,"Situated on the back wall of Lyon's Tyre and Batteries Centre opposite the GAA museum on the Slievenamon road in Thurles town. According to the OS Letters the W gate of the town was known locally as 'geata na Gcoileach' or the gate of the old woman with a carving of an old woman chiselled on a stone in one of its sides (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 7-8). It is likely that this reference is to the sheela-na-gig which was inserted in its present location after the demolition of the W gate. The figure consists of a woman carved in relief with a pear-shaped head, almond-shaped recessed eyes, small nose and horizontal mouth on a square body with sagging breasts, splayed legs and arms pulling vulva apart. It has pronounced jug-shaped ears and the lower leg on the dexter side is missing while that on the sinister side terminates in a foot positioned side-ways with pronounced heel and foot. The figure is carved on a limestone block (H 0.49m x Wth 0.47m) in relief. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN042-055004-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Leigh,622416,657753,Original Location,TY7,"Incised on the E impost of a Romanesque sandstone doorway at the W end of the N wall of the nave and chancel church (TN042-055003) (Weir 1980a, 214-15). A horizontal sheela-na-gig consisting of a stylised figure with a triangular head and round eyes, sagging breasts and arms pulling vulva apart. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN047-030030-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Holycross,608917,654256,Original Location,TY8,"Sheela-na-gig figure carved in relief on the SW corner of the precinct wall of Holycross Abbey (TN047-030001), located approx. 3m high above the ground on the external face of the wall facing the main public road. Described by Freitag as a 'mutilated figure on slab with traces of severe hacking. Big head, arms in front of body; slit-vulva; splayed legs with feet turned outwards' (Freitag 2004, 134). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TN047-068003-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Moycarky,614437,652804,Original Location,TY10,"A sheela-na-gig (L 17in(5m)) was formerly located in the S wall of a tower house (TN047-068002) and was locally known as 'Cathleen Owen' (Anon. 1844, 575; Grove-White 1906, 88). The sheela-na-gig has been removed and its present location is unknown. A nineteenth-century sketch of figure preserved in the RIA Library, Dublin (Andersen 1977, 150; Freitag 2004, 145). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS046-048002-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Clonoulty Churchquarter,602940,650335,Original Location,TY9,"A sheela-na-gig was found in 1989 during an SES graveyard clean up scheme in the E end of the graveyard (TS046-048004-) where a medieval church (TS046-048001-) was located on the 1st (1840) ed. OS 6-inch map. It is described by Freitag (2004, 130) as a figure 'Carved on irregular slab [H 0.71m; Wth 0.35m]; head so damaged that no facial features survive; traces of a necklace at base of neck; ribs clearly indicated. Left arm behind left leg with fingers appearing from under thigh; right arm reaching down to vulva in front of body with hands gripping large slit-vulva. Squatting pose, legs widely splayed and bent at knees, feet turned outwards'. It is currently located in the GPA Bolton Library in Cashel where it is listed as TS061-025106----. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS060-059003-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Ballynahinch (Ballygriffin Par.),603524,640850,Original Location,TY11,"On the external E face of Ballynahinch tower house (TS060-059001-), situated c. 2m above and slightly to the N of the broken out doorway. The sheela-na-gig is carved in raised relief on a rectangular slab (H 0.55m). Described by Freitag (2004, 124) as having a 'big round head with eyes wide open; strong billowy lines across forehead; large jug ears. Lean rib, and no breasts seem to be indicated. Arms akimbo with hands joined above pudenda, shown as a deep round hole. Squatting position, knees bend, heels touching ? and toes turned out'. According to White (1892, 8) the sheela-na-gig is 'said to be a carricature of the cook, in revenge for her incivility to the tradesmen employed in building the castle'. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS061-025012-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Cashel,607516,640668,Original Location,TY12,"Currently in the basement corridor of the Cashel Palace Hotel which is on the NW side of Main Street, Cashel. This building was constructed in 1732 as a residential palace for Archbishop Timothy Godwin. The crudely executed female exhibitionist figure has a large round head with big protruding ears, a pronounced body with suggestions of a rib-cage, rudimentary legs and long arms with hands in front touching the vulva. The facial features are unclear but seem to include a broad proboscis-like nose. The figure is very lightly incised on a block of limestone (dims. 0.6m x 0.35m) which had been re-used as a quoin stone in the NE corner of the boiler house of the hotel which was constructed as Cashel Diocesan Library c. 1733. The face of the stone is dressed with diagonal tooling. The original location of the sheela-na-gig is unknown. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS061-025024-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,St. Patricksrock,607450,640935,Original Location,TY13,"Carved on an upper quoin on the S face of the SE angle of the E gable of the hall of the Vicars Choral (TS061-025005-) on the Rock of Cashel. The sheela-na-gig (H 0.45m), placed on its side, is contemporary with the building which is attributed to Archbishop Richard O'Hedian (1406-40). It has a roughly round head with small eyes, a large nose and a horizontal slit mouth and no neck. The squatting body has square shoulders or arms bent at the elbow, with legs bent exposing the vulva and feet turned outwards. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS061-025106-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Tipperary,Cashel,607751,640424,Present Location,TY9,"A sheela-na-gig was found in 1989 during an SES graveyard clean up scheme in the E end of the graveyard (TS046-048004-) at Clonoulty Churchquarter where a medieval church (TS046-048001-) was located on the 1st (1840) ed. OS 6-inch map. It is described by Freitag (2004, 130) as a figure 'Carved on irregular slab [H 0.71m; Wth 0.35m]; head so damaged that no facial features survive; traces of a necklace at base of neck; ribs clearly indicated. Left arm behind left leg with fingers appearing from under thigh; right arm reaching down to vulva in front of body with hands gripping large slit-vulva. Squatting pose, legs widely splayed and bent at knees, feet turned outwards'. The back and sides (T 0.24m) of the carved stone are very crudely dressed. It is currently located in the Bolton Library in Cashel. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS067-111----,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Tipperary,Springhouse,593312,634766,Present Location,N/A,"In courtyard of Kilshane demesne, built into apex of N-gable wall of stables and situated at apex immediately below bellecote. Sheela-na-gig may have been removed from a nearby castle (TS067-039----) c. 900m to SSE or Scelin Castle (TS067-058----) c. 1km to SSW or Kilshane church (TS067-037----) c. 900m to SW. Rectangular block (Wth c. 0.3m; H c. 0.2m) of limestone with upright female figure carved in low relief. Facial features visible on rounded face, torso obscured by oval disc - possibly a shield. The arms are bent towards the vulva, with legs bowed open and feet facing outwards. (See also TS067-125----)."
TS070-040007-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Fethard,620832,634926,Original Location,TY14,"Carved figure located in the section of Fethard town wall (TS070-040032-) that overlooks Clashawley River and Watergate Bridge (TS070-040017-). According to Freitag the surrounding stones of the town wall (TS070-040032-) placed to accommodate figure which appears to be carved in the round. Described by Freitag as a figure, with a ?biggish head with strong facial features; staring eyes, clearly incised triangular pattern starting underneath left eye and radiating towards wall, slightly open grim mouth showing clenched teeth. Emaciated neck, no breasts, deeply incised ribs and a protruding round navel. Figure is seated with short legs widely splayed; hands passing underneath thighs with fingers disappearing in vulva? (Freitag 2004, 133). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS070-040030-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Fethard,621046,635019,Original Location,TY15,"Inserted into the N face of graveyard wall (TS070-040044-) adjacent to E end of Augustinian Abbey (TS070-040004-). Not in its original location. Described by Freitag as a figure carved, ?in high relief on wedge-shaped slab (dims. H. 0.5m; Wth 0.2m). Big swollen head with prominent asymmetrical jug ears, lined forehead, streaked cheeks, bulbous eyes, strong nose and small mouth. Clearly defined ribs, no breasts. Right arm missing; left arm in front of body, hand with dainty fingers on lower abdomen. Lower part of figure appears defaced, genitals no longer discernible. Spindly legs straight and wide apart; feet missing? (Freitag 2004, 133). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS070-101003-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Kiltinan,623040,632030,Original Location,TY17,"Formerly located on a quoin stone, near the top of the wall, on the SW corner of the nave of Kiltinan church (TS070-101001-). This sheela-na-gig was stolen in 1990 and its location is currently unknown. Another sheela-na-gig (TS070-101006-) is located on the fortified well house of Kiltinan castle (TS070-101004-) c. 300m to the E. The sheela-na-gig was in a horizontal position on the quoin stone. It is described by Freitag (2004, 136) as being ?Carved on large, but very thin, rectangular limestone slab. Whole figure asymmetrical. Triangular, earless head with bulbous eyes, long nose and open mouth, set on thin, elongated neck. Odd droopy breasts, one with two nipples, dangling on big round belly. Left arm raised, bent at elbow, big hand with fingers spreading fanwise to touch left side of face. Right arm reaches down to genitals, with fingers reaching into open vulva, indicated by a deep straight groove. Legs wide apart, sharply bent at knee with feet turned outwards. Left leg raised higher?.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS070-101006-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Tipperary,Kiltinan,623350,632028,Present Location,TY16,"On the N wall of a late-16th/17th-century well house associated with Kiltinan castle (TS070-101004-), 3.6m above external ground level. According to Freitag (2004, 135-6) the sheela-na-gig is not in its original position but was put in its present location in 1940 and may have come from Kiltinan church (TS070-105001-). Another sheela-na-gig (TS070-101003-) had been located at Kiltinan church, c. 300m to the W, but was stolen in 1990. Freitag describes the sheela-na-gig as a 'small figure carved in high relief on slab. Well sculpted head with grim facial expression, several lines across forehead to side of head, deep-set eyes. No neck; slim torso with small breasts and deeply incised ribs. Oval pudenda; widely splayed legs tapering into stone. One of the few Sheelas with both arms raised, holding an object in each hand. Neither object clearly discernible, left hand holds up circular shape and right hand a slim, pointed shape' (ibid.). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS079-015002-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Newtown Lower,640950,626818,Original Location,TY18,"Formerly located in the church at Newtown Lower (TS079-015001-), acquired by the National Museum of Ireland in 1968 (Lucas and Raftery 1971, 232). Roughly carved stone (dims. 0.36m H x 0.28m Wth x 0.18m D) to represent a human head and torso with arms pulling the vulva apart. Head is crudely carved with hollows to represent the eyes and mouth and a raised ridge to form the nose. The pointed chin rests on the chest. No indication of breasts or legs. (Lucas 1971, 232). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS081-042002-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Rochestown,606838,619950,Original Location,TY19," Identified by Collis (Clibborn 1840-44, 565) as a sheela-na-gig 'in the gable of an old church at Rochestown' (TS081-042001-). It is recorded as being in the E gable by Killanin and Duignan (1967, 66). According to local information it was robbed about forty years ago, c. 1958. It is described by Guest (1936, 110) as being hidden by ivy and by Anderson (1977, 151) as missing. Anderson includes a 19th-century sketch by Westropp of the sheela-na-gig. From the sketch the carving appears to be quite naturalistic depicting a female form with a bald, oval head, eyes appear closed, slightly splayed nose and mouth and drooping breasts. There is a suggestion of ribs beneath the breasts. The arms are bent at the elbows, the sinister hand touching the oval vulva. The dexter hand holds the dexter thigh in a splayed position. The sinister leg is similarly in a splayed position. Both arms are in front of the legs. The feet are not clearly shown. The figure appears to be carved in relief on a rectangular block of stone, though the upper portion of the stone is obscured by ivy. Its current location is unknown. Location and co-ordinates given are for illustrative purposes only and are not accurate. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS083-019048-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Burgagery-Lands West,620286,622385,Original Location,TY1,"According to Freitag (2004, 130) a sheela-na-gig (H 0.62m; W 0.6m) was discovered in a wall in Blue Anchor lane, Clonmel in 1944 and is believed to have been associated with the Dominican priory (TS083-019011-). It is currently housed in the National Museum of Ireland. Freitag (ibid.) describes the sheela-na-gig as 'carved on trapezoidal-shaped stone. Broad earless head with top half of face destroyed or weathered, a fierce mouth showing gritted teeth, only facial features discernible; broad shoulders; lean ribs carved in relief below flat, droopy breasts which show striated pattern. Seated pose with legs splayed and feet turned outwards. Right hand under thigh; left arm in front of body with fingers inside large, oval, swollen-looking pudenda; touch-hole underneath'. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). NMI Register No. 1944:215. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS083-033----,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Burgagery-Lands West,620330,622300,Original Location,N/A,"According to the curator of Cashel Folk Museum this sheela-na-gig was found during the demolition of buildings along the quay in Clonmel c. 10 years ago (c.1993), the precise location is unknown. The figure occupies the full face of a rectangular block of limestone (H 0.58m; Wth 0.26m; T 0.18m) and the back of the stone appears to have been formerly embedded in a wall. At time of inspection there was still some mortar attached to one side of the stone. The figure is carved in relief, the head has incised eyes and a mouth, no evident ears and a short neck. The body has pronounced breasts and an incised navel. The arms are bent with hands towards the vulva which is displayed between splayed legs, the left foot is broken off. This sheela-na-gig is currently housed in the National Museum of Ireland. Location and co-ordinates given are for illustrative purposes only and are not accurate. NMI Register No. possibly: 2004:163."
TS087-022003-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Shanrahan,599000,613497,Original Location,TY20,"On the W face of Shanrahan church tower (TS087-022002-), immediately below the blocked opening at second-floor level. The wall has been rendered up to the edge of the figure. This squat, crude figure is carved in high relief. It has large projecting ears, a depression for one eye, the outer is an incised almond-shape. The nose is not clear and there is a depression representing the mouth. It has a long, thick neck and very squat body. The arms are in typical sheela-na-gig pose, bent at the elbow with hands in the vulva region, the hands and vulva are not well defined. The short squat legs are slightly splayed. The figure is c. 7m above ground level. There is another sheela-na-gig (TS087-022004-) on the E gable of the church. As the tower appears to date from the 18th century, the sheela-na-gig, which is probably of 15th century date, is not in its original position.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TS087-022004-,Sheela-na-gig,Tipperary,Shanrahan,599021,613499,Original Location,TY21,"On the external face of the E gable of Shanrahan church (TS087-022002-), 0.3m above ext. ground level and 0.3m from SE angle. The gable has a rough pebble-dash render which covers the SE portion of the sheela-na-gig and may have completely obscured it in the past. The sheela-na-gig, identified by O'Riordan (1999, 197-8), is carved in relief on a triangular red sandstone stone (dims. 0.47m side x 0.58m base x H 0.5m).The figure has pronounced jug-ears, a slight tilt of the head with legs splayed and arms pulling the vulva. The facial features are quite worn. There is another sheela-na-gig (TS087-022003-) on the W face of the tower of the church.˙Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
TYR 059:006,Sheela-na-gig,Tyrone,Errigal Keerogue,658460,857030,Original Location,TE2,"A Sheela-na-gig, now located in the Ulster Museum in Belfast, associated with the ancient church of St. Dachiarog. Another Sheela-na-Gig remains at this site. For more information see: McMahon, J. & Roberts, J., The Sheela-na-Gigs of Ireland and Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts. Mercier Press, Dublin, 2001, p. 130. NOTE (21-03-2017) - Following discussion with the Ulster Museum and review of their correspondence regarding the Errigal-Keeroge (Tyrone) Sheela, it is almost certainly the case that the Mullancross Church Sheela (MO003-018006) and the Errigal-Keeroge Sheela are the same artefact. This has historically been incorrectly attributed to having been found in Monaghan. The confusion appears to have arisen as Mullanacross is in the parish of Errigal-Trough and Tyrone's Errigal-Keeroge is its neighbouring parish. Image courtesy of K. Davoll."
TYR 059:006,Sheela-na-gig,Tyrone,Errigal Keerogue,658460,857030,Present Location,TE1 ,"A Sheela-na-gig, associated with the ancient church of St. Dachiarog, built into the remains of the old church. Image copyright and courtesy of A. D'Imperio & IrishStones.org. Another Sheela-na-Gig from this site has been removed to the Ulster Museum in Belfast. For more information see: McMahon, J. & Roberts, J., The Sheela-na-Gigs of Ireland and Britain: The Divine Hag of the Christian Celts. Mercier Press, Dublin, 2001, p. 130. "
WA001-029----,Sheela-na-gig,Waterford,Kilmacomma,618608,620508,Original Location,N/A,"A sheela-na-gig was found in a sand-pit c. 1890 at Kilmacomma and displayed on the wall of an outhouse. It was subsequently removed and buried, and is now untraceable. It is described as a figure 'two and a half foot in height' (H c. 0.76m) with well-defined facial features (Freitag 2004, 145; Lyons 1937, 127-8). Location and co-ordinates given are for illustrative purposes only and are not accurate."
WA021-019010-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Waterford,Lismore (Coshmore And Coshbride By.),604840,598666,Present Location,WD1, A sheela-na-gig that was found at the graveyard in Tallow (WA028-015005-) is now kept at the Library in Lismore. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). 
WA028-015005-,Sheela-na-gig,Waterford,Tallow,599430,593385,Original Location,WD1,"A sheela-na-gig, now in the Library of St. Carthag's cathedral at Lismore (WA021-019010-), is thought to have come from the graveyard (WA028-015007-) around the site of the parish church of Tallow (WA028-015001-). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WM009-046----,Sheela-na-gig,Westmeath,Knock Killua,666900,767850,Original Location,WH1,"Sheela-na-gig which may have originally come from a medieval church (WM009-043001-) in the townland of Knock Killua. Freitag records that this sheela-na-gig is now located in the British Museum, London (Witt Collection) and was discovered in 1859 in a field at Chloran [Cloran], and supposed to have belonged to a church (WM009-043001-) nearby (Freitag 2004, 128). The sheela-na gig (dims. H 0.47m; Wth. 0.15m) was described by Freitag as a ?roughly rectangular granite block, broken and repaired. Rectangular indentation (17.5cm x 6 cm) carved into back, possibly for propping up figure. Huge head with asymmetrical jug ears; ovoid eyes; large, crooked nose with nostrils and very pronounced nostril channels. Open mouth showing two rows of teeth. No neck; tiny round breasts. Arms in front of body with fingers of both hands inside huge oval vulva, sagging between splayed knees. Lower right leg missing, left foot turned outwards; very deep touch-hole underneath pudenda? (Freitag 2004, 128). This figure was found in the Cloran [Chloran] area in 1859 and sent to Killua Castle, a 19th century castellated house whose owner was known as an eccentric and a collector. In 1869 the figure passed to the Witt Collection of the British Museum (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/archive/index-42071.php.html accessed 22 May 2012). The British Museum have mistakenly listed the provenance of the sheela-na-gig as from Chloran [Cloran], County Meath [Westmeath], dating from between the 11th-13th century AD http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pe_mla/s/sheela-na-gig.aspx accessed 22 May 2012). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WM012-076002-,Sheela-na-gig,Westmeath,"Glebe (Corkaree By., Taghmon Ed)",648552,761486,Original Location,WH2,"St. Munna's Church standing in centre of graveyard (WM012-076001-) with Taghmon Castle (WM012-074----) 150m to NW and motte and bailey (WM012-079----) 350m to SE. Sheela-na-gig located over trefoil window in N wall of 15th century Taghmon church (WM012-076----); not in original location (Freitag 2004, 142). Described in 1980 as following; ?The more westerly window in the north wall has a sheela-na-gig (WM012-076002-) above it (also of sandstone)? (SMR File, 24/10/1980). Described by Freitag as a, ?figure carved on slab in seated position. Big head without ears; pained expression on face, with mouth wide open, baring two rows of teeth. Two indentations for eyebrows and clearly marked nostrils. Big hands clasping tightly flexed knees. Lower legs held apart, revealing big oval pudenda with round hole in middle. Lower part of carving missing? (Freitag 2004, 142). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WM024-123001-,Sheela-na-gig,Westmeath,Carn (Rathconrath By.),630430,746191,Original Location,WH3,"This monument is said to have come from Carne Castle (WM024-123) and was in the possession of Henry Upton, Esq. of Cooletore (see WM031-007003-) (Guest 1936, 119; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 120). The sheela-na-gig is now located in the National Museum of Ireland (Cherry 1992, 6). Described by Freitag as a figure ?carved on irregular, heavy slab; triangular head with ovoid eyes and slit-mouth. No neck, heavy shoulders and round breasts. Arms in front of body with both hands reaching into vulva, hanging between widely splayed thighs. Heels joined together and toes pointing down and outwards? (Freitag 2004, 126). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WM029-042053-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Westmeath,Athlone And Bigmeadow,603809,741429,Present Location,WH4,"On display in Athlone Castle Museum. Abraded sandstone squatting figure (dims. H 0.4m; Wth 0.21m; Wth 0.21m; D 0.2m). The hands are clasped around the legs which are drawn up under the chin and the vulva or anus is openly displayed. The face has protruding lips and slanting eyes. According to the information panel in the museum this sheela-na-gig originally came from the keystone of the archway belonging to the water gate known as St. Peter's Port which was part of the Cluniac priory dedicated to SS. Pater and Paul (WM029-042003-/ WM029-042091-) (Bradley et. al. 1985, 48-9; Weir 1980, 64). Described by Freitag as a ?sculptured almost in the round. Strong face with pursed lips, and a striated pattern incised across left cheek. With arms embracing tightly flexed knees. Big V-shaped vulva? (Freitag 2004, 122). Image copyright and courtesy of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre."
WM029-042091-,Sheela-na-gig,Westmeath,Athlone,603798,741303,Original Location,WH4,"On display in Athlone Castle Museum (WM029-042053-). Figure formerly placed above gateway of laundry belonging to the Convent at St Peter's Port (Guest 1936, 113; McMahon and Roberts 2001, 113). Abraded sandstone squatting figure. The hands are clasped around the legs which are drawn up under the chin and the vulva or anus is openly displayed. The face has protruding lips and slanting eyes. Dims. H 40cm, W 21cm, D 20cm. Originally from St. Peter's Abbey (WM029-042003-/ WM029-042091) (Bradley et. al. 1985, 48-9). Described by Freitag as a ?sculptured almost in the round. Strong face with pursed lips, and a striated pattern incised across left cheek. With arms embracing tightly flexed knees. Big V-shaped vulva? (Freitag 2004, 122). Image copyright and courtesy of Athlone Castle Visitor Centre."
WM030-112001-,Sheela-na-gig,Westmeath,Cartronkeel (Clonlonan By.),618790,738411,Original Location,WH5,"Sheela-na-gig incorporated into wall of outbuilding located in farmyard immediately E of Moate Castle (WM030-112----). The carving of the sheela-na-gig is situated above a pointed doorway which has been rebuilt into an 18th /19th century outbuilding. The doorway and sheela-na-gig may have come from the adjacent Moate Castle (WM030-112----). Described by Freitag as a sheela-na-gig that has been, ?carved in an oval impression of roughly rectangular slab. All features asymmetrical. Huge head, wavy lines across forehead, ovoid eyes (left empty, right with eyeball), puffy cheeks, grim open mouth showing teeth. Tiny breasts; protruding belly; arms reaching down in front of body with fingers of both hands grabbing oval vulva. Of legs only left thigh is discernible. A belt passes obliquely round abdomen? (Freitag 2004, 138). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WM031-007003-,Sheela-na-gig (present location),Westmeath,Coolatoor,623907,743998,Present Location,WH3,"This monument is said to have come from Carne Castle (WM024-123----) and now in the possession of Henry Upton, Esq. of Cooletore. (Edith M. Guest, 'Irish Sheela-na-Gigs in 1935' in JRSAI, Vol. LXVI, Part I, p. 119). NOTE - See WM024-123001 - item now likely located in the National Museum of Ireland. Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "
WX039-088----,Sheela-na-gig,Wexford,Great Island,668679,616542,Original Location,WX1,"Now located in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin (DU018-295----) . Figure was discovered in the gardens of Kilmokea House, Great Island, Campile, and presumed to have come from adjacent cemetery (WX039-018006-) (Freitag 2004, 135). Described by Freitag as a 'wedge-shaped schistose slab (dims. H 0.84m; top Wth. 0.3m; bottom Wth. 0.25m) with headstone inscription (reading: 'MB.D. 12 March 1705.a 72') on one side and Sheela on the other. Figure crude and somewhat atypical; defined by grooves roughly describing figure of woman. Head shaped like an American football, without facial features, connected to torso by most remarkable big hole (c.4 cm deep). The only other Sheela with hole in that position is Seir Kieran. Angular shoulders; two neatly carved holes in chest area indicating breasts; straight arms reaching down to genital area; legs apart and straight, no feet. Traces of a horizontal and two vertical lines between legs' (Freitag 2004, 135). Image courtesy of G. Cannon (http://www.irelands-sheelanagigs.org/). "