there were a few foggy and sunless days

all the better to examine this strange stone face on Kilcatherine Church

that dates from the Dark Ages 

some attribute the face to a pagan cat goddess

others link it to the ancient worship of snakes

its origins are not certain

but the site itself predates the 12th century and is very atmospheric

… there is an old stone cross

said to be the oldest in all Ireland:

and when it’s too grey and foggy to do anything else, the best thing to do is get into the misty and serene lough: