Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
To reach the graves of Carrowmore drive south from Strandhill and then turn east towards Sligo. In this Bronze Age cemetery, archaeologists have discovered some 60 graves (many unfortunately destroyed and others damaged), but comprising the largest collection of megaliths in Ireland. Most are a mixture of passage graves and dolmens, the oldest dating from between 3000 and 2500 B.C.
The whole scene is overlooked by Queen Maeve's tomb on Knocknarea.
The whole scene is overlooked by Queen Maeve's tomb on Knocknarea.
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Guided tours or self-guiding options are both available at the Visitors Centre. The guided tour and exhibition explains the story of Irish origins, connections to (other passage tomb sites) distant lands such as Sweden, France, Britain and Spain, and takes place in a sumptuously beautiful landscape in the heart of the secret Ireland.
Hours
March 16 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
To reach the graves of Carrowmore drive west from the N4 in Sligo along Church Hill, and Maugheraboy. After 1k, turn left for Ransboro and Carrowmore. The Visitors Centre car park is on your left. Travelling North, take the R292 west towards Strandhill turn east (right) towards Sligo at the Ransboro roundabout.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
