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Boa Island In Caldragh Cemetery on Boa Island, Lower lough Erne stand two unique stone carvings. The larger of these is a Janus figure , two figures back to back with pear shaped heads and interlacing between the heads representing hair. The East face pictured left is carved with a penis and is the male side of the figure, and the west face pictured below, is the female side. Both of these carving are in high relief. |
| The smaller figure which is known as "the Lustyman" because it was found on the nearby island Lusty More, may in fact be a female figure. Both fgures are described as Celtic Idols. The Carvings appear to have weathered quite a lot in recent years. For more information and to view some images taken in the seventies visit Anthony Weirs website Irishmegaliths.org.uk |
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Situated: In the Caldragh Cemetery on Boa Island County Fermanagh. From Fermanagh Town take the A32 North, then the B82 for about 10 kilometres then drive onto Boa Island (sign-posted). The Cemetery at Caldragh is also sign-posted on your left about 2 kilometres down this road. Discovery Map 12: H 085 620. Last visit June 2005. Photos: Jim Dempsey |