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"On Inishmurray; Cursing Stones"

Date

1980

Artist/Maker

Flanagan, T.P.

Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

Width: 45.7cm
Height: 55.9cm

Caption

T.P. Flanagan's painting depicts the Cursing Stones located on Inishmurray Island, Co Sligo. This early medieval monastic site on the island was founded by St. Molaise in the 6th Century. The title, ‘Cursing Stones’, refers to the 'Clocha Breaca' (speckled stones) - sometimes known as the 'holy stones' on the monastic site. A number of stones are engraved with circles and crosses.

Credit

Purchase supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Art Fund and the Friends of Fermanagh County Museum

Copyright

The Artist's Estate

Object number

FCM_2020_294