Killeenadeema head

 

This carved head is of medieval date. It is incorporated into the gable of Killeenadeema modern parish church. One ruined side wall of the original medieval parish church survives in the graveyard. It is likely that this head originated from that church. Carved heads were used as decoration, and as images of donors and saints . They may also have had a symbolic purpose. This head was pointed out recently to me by Paul Cunningham. Carved ornament such as this should be noted and photographed and notified to the National Monuments Service.