Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Category: Families, Outdoors, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Carrowmore
Co Sligo
Co Sligo
Tel: +353 71 916 1534
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The largest - and amongst the oldest - cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Georgina Campbell
The largest - and amongst the oldest - cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland consisting of monuments that range from five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand years old. Archaeologists have recorded over 60 tombs of which 30 are visible. A restored cottage houses an exhibition relating to the site
Opening Time:
Open daily, 5th April-10th October, 10am-6pm. Last admission 5pm
Admission Charge:
Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.
Directions
5km from Sligo / Dublin road off the N4 at N4 - R292 junctionView Similar Tourist Attractions
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