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Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs
Carrowmore is one of four passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland and one of the most important megalithic cemeteries in Europe with over 30 megalithic tombs still standing and the ruins of many others still evident. The tombs date back to between 4300 and 3500 years BC. The majority of the tombs are a mixture of Dolmen and small passage tombs.
Carrowmore, Sligo.
+353 71 916 1534.
carrowmoretomb@opw.ie
Opening Hours 2010
Open 1st April to 14th October, daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
Last admission at 5.00hrs / Last Guided Tour 4.00pm
Self Guiding Tours Available
Admission Fees
Adult: €3.00 / Sen or Group: €2.00 / Child or Student: €1.00 / Family: €8.00
Knocknarea
Knocknarea mountain dominates the landscape to the south of Sligo, standing between Strandhill and Ballysadare. Its most striking feature is the ‘cairn’ or mound at the top of the mountain. The Cairn is reputed to be the final resting place of Meave, the warrior queen of Connacht dressed in full battle regalia facing northward toward her enemies.
The summit can be reached through a short climb but visitors are asked not to walk on the cairn or remove any stones from the summit.
Inishmurray
The remote and uninhabited island of Inishmurray Island stands four miles off the coast of Sligo and is the site of a 6th century, early Christian site founded by Saint Molaise. It is famed for its remarkably intact buildings and for the abundance of its flora and fauna. The remains of the monastic settlement include ecclesiastical buildings, oratory, two churches and a beehive cell . The last inhabitants left the island in 1948.
Boat trips can be organised through Ewings Boat Charters
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