Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Sligo, Ireland

Carrowmore is a large group of megalithic monuments on the Coolera Peninsula to the west of Sligo, Ireland. They were built in the 4th millennium BC, during the Neolithic Age. There are thirty surviving tombs, making Carrowmore one of the largest clusters of megalithic tombs in Ireland.

The cemetery is accessible by foot. Explore the tombs and stop off at the restored cottage to see a small exhibition relating to the site. Check out the boulder circles with central dolmens and rudimentary passages that are among the earliest megalithic chambers built in Ireland. Don't forget to wear shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain.

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Sligo, Ireland
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Founded: 4000-3000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Ireland

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michael corbett (14 months ago)
Amazing history and beautiful area. Lots of history and views to inspire the mind and soul
Amanda Stephenson (15 months ago)
Great place to visit. The staff were really helpful and answered all our questions. On entrance, you are given a map with a self guided tour on it and the staff explain how to use it. The map is handed in at the end to be re-used which is just excellent. The tombs are all outside and there is a path to follow. The little information centre is very helpful to place the tombs in context but it would have been good to see a few of the artefacts that were unearthed here (they are in the museum of archeology in Dublin). Not dog friendly.
Andreas Pfrengle (16 months ago)
Nice place - well, it's just rocks in the landscape and a small museum, but nevertheless: nice place.
Bryan (16 months ago)
A pretty cool spot with some great history. The employees were awesome. We arrived at the site looking forward to it, but saw a sign that only cash was accepted. Given that we are from the US and only recently arrived in Ireland from the UK we hadn't yet exchanged our GBP for Euros. The employee allowed us in for free, but I did provide a tip of 10 pounds. The employee would not allow me to leave more.
Es Dubya (17 months ago)
Fantastic experience and beautiful area at the same time. Learn about the ancients and how they lived, from the information in the visitor area. You can either have a guided tour or choose to do as you please. The lovely staff (shout out to Sally) are very helpful and friendly, you will get a printed info sheet showing a suggested route to view the tombs with some information too. There are toilets also and large car park.
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