Fantstown
Fantstown, Co. Limerick.
A report by Rory Sherlock in the North Munster Antiquarian Journal has just come to our attention and, joy of joys this tower house has a proper sheela na gig to add to our ever increasing list of Irish sheelas. A tower house, located East of Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, is owned by Ned Moloney who lives in the bungalow a few yards from the tower. The sheela is carved in false relief on an external quoin stone, facing North and inserted horizontally. The stonework is similar to the rest of the building and this suggests that it is an original feature of the tower. (16/17th Century)
A tour of the inside reveals a very different approach to architechture and a trip up the stairs is really worthwhile. More
Described thus:-long face with clear facial features, bald, jug ears, no breasts, slim body, skinny arms, both hands resting on thighs. Thin legs bent, feet turning outwards, large exaggerated vulva hanging between open legs.
Directions
Map No. 73…GR No. R 649/279
Holiday Map South
4k East of Kilmallock, visible from the main road and accessed down a decent farm track
Photos
Last Updated: 3 July 06
