St. Patricks Rock - TS061-025024- Sheela-na-GIg

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Carved on an upper corner stone on the south face of the southeast angle of the east gable of the hall of the Vicars Choral (TS061-025005-) on the Rock of Cashel lies a sheela-na-gig sculpture. This sculpture, measuring 0.45 meters in height, is positioned on its side and dates back to the same era as the building it's associated with. The construction of this building is attributed to Archbishop Richard O'Hedian, who served from 1406-40. The sheela-na-gig features a roughly round head with small eyes, a large nose, and a horizontal slit for a mouth. It has no neck. Its squatting body has square shoulders or arms bent at the elbow, with its legs bent in a way that exposes the vulva, while its feet are turned outwards.