Clocha na hEireann / Stones of Ireland Tribute Website Dooey, Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal, Ireland Copyright 2026 About Clocha na hEireann is a collaborative 1916 commemoration work between stone masons from every corner of Ireland. They each used stone native to their county to produce a magnificent carving that represented some aspect of their cultural identity. Carvings included everything from county emblems to representations of local mythology, geographical features, architecture and history. Carvings included everything from county emblems to representations of local mythology, geographical features, architecture and history. It was undertaken as part of the annual Tirconnell Stone Festival. In 2016, Michael McGroarty from the festival committee said the map gave a great opportunity to show the skill of stone masons from around the country. “You have people working away in their own wee sheds at the back of their houses, doing great work but it’s probably not seen except in their local areas,” he said. “This is really going to highlight what they do. It’s a traditional craft that had nearly died off but there is a great revival for it now. The map and all the people that are here to see it highlights that.” The stone map is located by the car park opposite the Glencolmcille Folk Village.
