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Deerpark Court Tomb
Deerpark Court Tomb is unlike most other types of court tomb in Ireland in that it has three galleries leading off from its large central court. It has a single gallery at the Western end of the court and two smaller galleries located side by side at the opposite end. Of the three galleries, only one still has a lintel over its entrance, although it has a large crack running through it. The lintels have fallen off the entrances of the other two galleries. As with the Creevykeel Court Tomb there is no remaining cairn over the galleries.
Until quite recently the tomb was surrounded by trees but these have been felled and there are now fantastic views from the tomb to Knocknarea, Lough Gill and of the surrounding countryside. A 3.5 km looping walking trail leads past the tomb and through the woodland back to the car park.
Labby Rock
Labby Rock situated in the townland of Carrickglass is said to get its name from the Irish word “leaba” meaning bed. This is one of Ireland’s most dramatic looking portal tombs. Its enormous capstone must be seen up close just to appreciate the sheer size of it! A walking trail that starts off at the Cromlech Lodge before going through some forestry leads the walker right up next to the tomb.
Like some other places around Sligo, Labby Rock is associated with the story of Grannie and Diarmuid. They are believed to have slept here whilst evading the pursuing Fionn MacCumhail. The tomb is also said to be the burial place of the Tuatha Dé Danann King, Nuada of the Silver Arm.
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Tagged diarmuid and grainne, megalithic, portal tomb, sligo, walking trail
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Killaspugbrone Chruch
Killaspugbrone Chruch near Strandhill village is named after St. Bronus, a native of County Sligo who is thought to have lived around the same time as St. Patrick.
The ruins of this small rectangular shaped church is surrounded by a graveyard that had been used as a multi denominational cemetery right up to the middle of the last century. There is a marked walking trail from Strandhill out to the church and graveyard.
St. Patrick is thought to have visited the site where he tripped and lost a tooth! He apparently gave the tooth to St. Bronus who enshrined it in the church where it became a special relic.
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Tagged church, st patrick, strandhill, walking trail
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Slishwood
Slishwood is located on the R287 travelling towards the village of Ballintogher from Sligo town and not far from Dooney Rock. A 3km walking trail starts and finishes at the car park. The walk has excellent views across Lough Gill. The woods around Slishwood support a wide variety of local wildlife such as fallow deer, pine martin, red squirrel, bats and badgers.
As well as walkers and joggers, Slishwood is also a popular area for orienteering events that take place here from time to time. Continue reading
Dooney Rock
Dooney Rock is located just outside Sligo town on the R287. The site has a picnic area beside the car park. From there a looping nature trail, 1.2km in length leads towards the shore of Lough Gill before leading up to the top of Dooney Rock.
At regular intervals along the trail are information posts giving details on the various trees and plants located in the area. At the top of Dooney Rock there are four viewing points that offer fantastic views of Lough Gill and the surrounding countryside. Continue reading