Ormond Historical Society lecture on religious and secular iconography

On Monday night, February 5th, Dr Christy Cunniffe will speak on 'Religious & Secular Iconography contained in headstone inscriptions, with particular reference to Castletown Arra'.

This lecture will look at the meaning behind the many symbols found on funerary monuments, particularly those dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The talk will also reference how it is sometimes possible to determine the occupation of deceased persons from some of the iconography on a headstone.

If you have ever wondered at the cherubs, cockerels, doves, skulls, etc, carved on old headstones, this lecture will reveal all. Once you hear what Christy has to say, you will look at headstones in a new light.

Dr Cunniffe is Community Archaeologist with Galway County Council. He is a noted expert on field monuments and early monumental works. He has written extensively on both topics.

The lecture takes place in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, at 8pm. All are welcome (€5 Adm for non-members).