Ceide Fields
Category: Families, Outdoors, Rainy Day, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, General Attractions
Ballycastle
Co Mayo
Co Mayo
Tel: +353 96 43325
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The most extensive Stone Age monument in the world and is made up of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs.
Ceide Fields
Georgina Campbell
The Céide Fields are the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world and is made up of field systems, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs. The stone walled fields are are covered by a natural blanket bog and at almost 6,000 years old are the oldest known in the world and extend over thousands of acres.
The Ceide Fields Visitor Centre is located beside some of the most spectacular cliffs and rock formations in Ireland and a viewing platform is positioned on the edge of the 110m high cliff.
The Ceide Fields Visitor Centre is located beside some of the most spectacular cliffs and rock formations in Ireland and a viewing platform is positioned on the edge of the 110m high cliff.
Opening Time:
Easter-June daily, 10am-5pm; June-end September daily, 10am-6pm. 1 October-4 November daily 10am-5pm. Last tour 1 hour before closing. Winter months - available for group bookings.
Admission Charge:
Adults €4; Child/Student €2; OAP/Group €3; Family €10.
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8km west of Ballycastle on R314View Similar Tourist Attractions
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