Clonlara ghost slab

Irish Stones

Hi everybody,
I was reading a document from the clarelibrary.ie website and it tells about a ghost slab in Clonlara who was used in 1769 to exorcise a ghost who was haunting the bridge.
Could you please tell me if this slab still exists and where it is?
Thanks so much!

Reputable Rog

The Sheelanagig as it is known is still there on the Old Canal Bridge just to the south of the village ( Clonlara is actually located on artificial island between 2 canals)
Its in pretty poor condition having been vandalised by some religious zealot around 50 years ago.

Reputable Rog

Actually seems to have been restored somewhat

Irish Stones

Reputable Rog wrote: »

The Sheelanagig as it is known is still there on the Old Canal Bridge just to the south of the village ( Clonlara is actually located on artificial island between 2 canals)
Its in pretty poor condition having been vandalised by some religious zealot around 50 years ago.

Thanks a million for the directions, I have just found it on the Google Street View!!!

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Actually seems to have been restored somewhat

Thanks for the photo, I hadn't found it!

Reputable Rog, you've been very helpful, kind and quick!
I do appreciate your help!

EDIT: Actually I was looking for a "Clonlara ghost slab". When I used "clonlara sheela na gig" as a search key I found more stuff. I don't think it's a sheela, though...

Reputable Rog

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Actually seems to have been restored somewhat

Actually it turns out, one of the locals went at it with a marker which gives the impression of it being restored.
Anyhow enjoy your visit to Clonlara, its an interesting place with an equally interesting history.
The canals are interesting and the falls of Doonass is worth a visit, as are the cemetries.
The Church of Ireland (Anglican) is a beautiful building but I'm not sure when its open, if ever.
On a fine day it would worth it walking the Lough Derg way from the city out to O'Briensbridge through Clonlara.

Irish Stones

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Actually it turns out, one of the locals went at it with a marker which gives the impression of it being restored.
Anyhow enjoy your visit to Clonlara, its an interesting place with an equally interesting history.
The canals are interesting and the falls of Doonass is worth a visit, as are the cemetries.
The Church of Ireland is a beautiful building but I'm not sure when its open, if ever.
On a fine day it would worth it walking the Lough Derg way from the city out to O'Briensbridge through Clonlara.

I'm sure that the area is fantastic and is worth a visit, just like many other places in Ireland.
I know that area rather well. Three months ago I was very close to Clonlara, I visited Killaloe. I also stayed in Mountshannon further north on the Lough. I know O'Briensbridge, and many of the town and villages around there. I don't rule out the possibility that I drove through Clonlara in the past.
Unfortunately, though my username may say otherwise, as you can see from my signature and my profile to the left of the post, I don't live in Ireland. I have to wait several months before I (and my wife) will be able to make another trip (this would be the 18th) to your wonderful country.
I will add the place to my list.
Thanks a million!

Reputable Rog

Irish Stones wrote: »

I'm sure that the area is fantastic and is worth a visit, just like many other places in Ireland.
I know that area rather well. Three months ago I was very close to Clonlara, I visited Killaloe. I also stayed in Mountshannon further north on the Lough. I know O'Briensbridge, and many of the town and villages around there. I don't rule out the possibility that I drove through Clonlara in the past.
Unfortunately, though my username may say otherwise, as you can see from my signature and my profile to the left of the post, I don't live in Ireland. I have to wait several months before I (and my wife) will be able to make another trip (this would be the 18th) to your wonderful country.
I will add the place to my list.
Thanks a million!

Very welcome, enjoy your trip. The good thing about Clonlara is its proximity to Limerick which is also well worth visiting.
It would worth a cycle from O'Briensbridge to Clonlara down to the footbridge to Castleconnell and back to O'Briensbridge.

Irish Stones

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Very welcome, enjoy your trip. The good thing about Clonlara is its proximity to Limerick which is also well worth visiting.
It would worth a cycle from O'Briensbridge to Clonlara down to the footbridge to Castleconnell and back to O'Briensbridge.

It's all down to the weather I could find when visiting there... Because we're on holiday and the time available is limited, we have to rely on a good day if we want to explore a lot
I will keep those tips in mind...
Oh God, it's a long time until next June... :(:(

Shannon757

It's a pretty covered cycle so it shouldn't be a problem with rain