Carrowmore
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Megalithic cemetery in County 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. There are 30 surviving tombs with another 25 which have been destroyed since 1800, making Carrowmore one of the largest clusters of megalithic tombs in Ireland, and one of the 'big four' along with Carrowkeel, Loughcrew and Brú na Bóinne. Carrowmore is the heart of an ancient ritual landscape which is dominated by the mountain of Knocknarea to the west. It is a protected National Monument.
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- 54.253, -8.498
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
Overview of Carrowmore
Travellers heading to Connaught, Ireland will find Carrowmore, a destination. What stands out most: culture, nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Carrowmore
Culture in Carrowmore
(4)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Carrowmore.
Nature in Carrowmore
(2)The nature shortlist for Carrowmore: Countryside and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Carrowmore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Carrowmore
(1)On the sports side, Carrowmore offers Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Carrowmore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Carrowmore
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Carrowmore is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Connaught and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Carrowmore that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carrowmore known for?
- Carrowmore, in Connaught, Ireland, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Carrowmore?
- Recorded activities in Carrowmore include Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments, Religious Sites and Countryside. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Carrowmore?
- Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Carrowmore located?
- Carrowmore is located in Connaught, Ireland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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