Temple Ciarain, Inismor, Aran

Map Reference: L873104 (0873, 2104)

This monument occupies the site of St Ciaran’s 6th century monastery. The main structure is an early church with some medieval modifications.



It is known locally as Teampall Chiarain.



It has a lintelled west doorway and a pointed north doorway.



The narrow round-headed east window is set within a deep splayed recess.





It has a good semicircular internal hood-mould with carved terminals. Outside the window has a good surrounding mould, also with carvings.





A short distance to the east of the church is a perforated slab with inscribed circle and cross. It is probably a sun-dial.



Elsewhere there is a cross-inscribed pillar.