Pillar stones (gallans) can often be seen in fields alongside the road. The most interesting are indicated by a signpost. Some have tracks of carving and many have inscriptions in ogham writing. The letters consist of up to five lines cut above, below or across the stem line and may record a name or event in Irish. They date from about AD 300 and are the earliest form of writing known in Ireland. While it is easy enough to translate ogham the meaning is often unclear because the Irish use is very obscure. Dunloe Co. Kerry, has a number of ogham stones in good condition. One inscription reads 'Cunacena' - probably someone's name. There are many more in Kerry and Cork.  Ballycrovane Standing Stone Co. Cork, Punchestown Standing Stone Co. Kildare