Bullaun Stone at Farburren
There is what is known as a Bullaun Stone outside of the western wall of the church, where now a tree is growing. What is a Bullaun Stone you might ask? It is a reasonably large stone, where a hollow has been carved out of it. These Bullaun Stones feature prominently in monastic sites—typically in […]
Graveyard and Church
In the eastern section of the aforementioned ecclesiastical enclose lies a notable graveyard, which is enveloped by a two-hundred-year-old dry stone wall. This wall dates back to when the Buchanan family were the owners of the land. This graveyard is thought to be where the monastery would have provided burial for its monks. It’s not […]
Cashel at the Ecclesiastical Site at Farburren
Close to the middle of the ecclesiastical site at Farburren is a circular enclosure made of stone, which is known as a cashel. A cashel is like a ringfort except that it is made of stone, and it is a type of dwelling used in the Early Middle Ages. At that time, settlers used the […]
Early Ecclesiastical Enclosure at Farburren
This age-old ecclesiastical site is located in the parish of Oughaval, which is approximately 5 km from Westport in Co. Mayo. It is owned privately. It is not located on the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail and cannot be seen from the trail, but the terraced plain below has a wonderful view of Westport Quay and […]