Ahenny Celtic Cross 1 Info & Photo Gallery

Location: Ath Einne Ahenny, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary.

 

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Access: By Road with parking Facility. Is North of Carrick-on-Suir just off the R697 and is well signposted from the main road. The cross is located in the small village of Ahenny, in the village graveyard.

 

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Description:  This is a most inpressive cross as is it partner Ahenny Celtic Cross 2, Every part of this cross is covered in decorations. The work involved in this cross is enormous. Incorporates many different types of celtic designs.

 

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Traditional Lore: 

 

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Information: 

 

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Measurements: 

 

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Lat. 52 24.8 N :  Long. : 07 23.6 W

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Other Sites close by:  Ahenny Celtic Cross 2 Kilkieran Celtic Crosses Kilmacoliver Hill Megalithic Tomb Beatin Standing Stone Garryduff Standing Stone Owning Megalithic Tomb

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Mythology: 

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