Cloonshanville_ Head2

3D Model

Dominican priory at Cloonshanville was founded 1385. The priory stands on the site of a previous early monastery founded by St. Comnitius, a bishop at the time of St. Patrick,

The bell tower is the only part of the structure to survive to its full height and was covered with ivy and other vegetation. A restoration program funded by Community Monument Fund, and supported by Rocommon County Council has allowed for clearance and stabiliation work. During this work several features were identified including windows and carved heads on the south side of the tower and a series of external steps leading to the first floor. These feature can be seen in early drawings of the stie

This head is located on the SW corner of the tower. A horse head with bridle and sharp teeth. Its style may be eariler than the tower. There are two more heads on the W of the tower in this style.