Avoca St Kevin's Cup, Bullaun Stone This is one of the most beautifully situated bullaun stones I have come across. The stone stands between the meeting point of the rivers Avonbeg and Avonmore, which is considered a local beauty spot. The stone is approximately 60 cms in length by 50 cms wide and roughly 40 cms high. It also appears to been broken or hewn at one end. As you can see from the images there is a single large bullaun about 30 cms across. The stone is thought to have been brought here from Sauls Fort, a small ancient mound or Fort at Lower Ballinderry, in the Parish of Rathdrum. |
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Pictured below is a view from the bullaun looking up the Avonmore River Irish:Abhainn Mhór, meaning "Big River", Abhainn Bheag means "small river" The meeting of the waters is celebrated in a song by Thomas More. There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet. As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet; Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best,
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Situated: From Arklow take the R747 towards Woodenbridge, then turn left onto the R752 and drive north passed the town of Avoca. Keep going north till you reach the meetings public house. Follow the signs for the meetings. Discovery OS Map 62. T 1895 8305. Last visit Nov 2019. Longitude: 6° 13' 58" W Latitude: 52° 53' 7" N Photos: Jim Dempsey. |
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