Sheela na Gig, Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly

2206:W13

Said to have been attached to a medieval church, Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly.

There are a series of holes drilled in the genital area and two further holes in the crown of the head. Their function is unknown and there is no evidence to support the view that they are connected with fertility cult practices.

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Sheela na Gig, Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly is located at:
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Sheela na Gig, Co. Tipperary

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Sheela na Gig, Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly

Said to have been attached to a medieval church, Seir Kieran, Co. Offaly.

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