Lemanaghan
Map Reference: N172269 (2172, 2269)
Lemanaghan is the site of a monastery founded by St Manchan (d.665).
There are poor remains of a church with some decorated stones at the windows.
Inside are two cross-inscribed stones.
Close to the church is a rectangular stone with worn decoration. The entire surface is divided into small diamond-shaped panels which appear to contain spirals.
Nearby is a holy well and rag tree.
The votive offerings include the usual rags, articles of clothing and broken statuary.
Beside it is a very fine bullaun stone.
There is another bullaun stone built into the traffic island at the road junction nearby.
Return to County Offaly List
Return to Gazetteer