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The Ahenny Crosses are believed to date from the eigth to ninth centuries AD.The north cross is of sandstone and 3.65 metres high. It is ornamented all over except for four figure scenes on the base. On the north side is a procession with chariot. On the south side is the funeral procession of Cormac Mac Cuilennain, Bishop-King of Munster, killed in battle in 908 AD. On the east side is Adam naming the animals. On the west side is the Mission of the Apostles and Seven Bishops.
All images © Hugh Rooney 2009