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Ruins & Archaeological Sites in County Sligo

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County Sligo (Sligeach) in Connacht features 25 mapped ruins & archaeological sites, led by Tobernalt Holy Well, Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and Carrowkeel neolithic site. Across these 25 listings, 16 feature verified photography and 18 include mapped nearby public parking. Notable ruins, monuments, historic churches, and towers.

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Tobernalt Holy Well — photo by Bob Embleton
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Tobernalt Holy Well

Tobernalt (Irish: Tobar an Aillt, meaning 'well of the cliff') is a holy well in north County Sligo, Ireland near the southwest corner of Lough Gill. It is an ancient natural spring dating back to the 5th century as a pagan meeting place and later a Penal Law mass site. As of 2016 it is maintained by St John's Parish, Carraroe, Sligo. Masses are conducted at the site. The devoted from surrounding counties and elsewhere make pilgrimages to the site on Garland Sunday when a day-long schedule of devotions is held. Near the well there is a reputed "healing stone" associated with St. Patrick. Patrick's fingerprints are said to be on the stone.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery — photo by Wikimedia Commons contributor
Archaeological SiteSligo

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Carrowmore (Irish: An Cheathrú Mhór, 'the great quarter') 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 (New Stone Age). 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.

Carrowkeel neolithic site — photo by Jon Sullivan
Archaeological SiteSligo

Carrowkeel neolithic site

Carrowkeel is a cluster of passage tombs in south County Sligo, Ireland. They were built in the 4th millennium BC, during the Neolithic era. The monuments are on the Bricklieve Hills (An Bricshliabh, 'the speckled hills'), overlooking Lough Arrow, and are sometimes called the Bricklieve tombs. They are named after the townland of Carrowkeel in which most of them are located. Nearby are the Caves of Kesh and Heapstown Cairn. The Carrowkeel tombs are protected National Monuments and are considered one of the "big four" passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland, along with Carrowmore, Brú na Bóinne and Loughcrew.

Carrowmore 51 — photo by Andreas F. Borchert
Archaeological SiteSligo

Carrowmore 51

Listoghil (Irish: Lios an tSeagail) is the large central monument in the Carrowmore group of prehistoric tombs in County Sligo, Ireland. The Carrowmore group consists of about 35 monuments surrounding Listoghil. It was numbered as Carrowmore 51 by George Petrie in 1837 and this designation is still used. Although the district of Cúil Iorra is steeped in legend, Listoghil has never been satisfactorily connected with the ancient legends in the way that say Newgrange has. It is the only cairn in Carrowmore. Antiquarians in the 19th century made references to another cairn nearby at Leacharail, but the site of this has never been located.

Ballymote Abbey — photo by Andreas F. Borchert
ChurchSligo

Ballymote Abbey

Ballymote Abbey is a historic church situated in County Sligo. It serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring local religious history.

Cloonameehan Friary — photo by Andreas F. Borchert
RuinsSligo

Cloonameehan Friary

Cloonameehan Friary is categorized as historic ruins located in County Sligo. Visitors can explore the remnants of this former friary.

Archaeological SiteCreevykeel burial mound
Archaeological SiteSligo

Creevykeel burial mound

Creevykeel Court Tomb (Irish: Tuama Cúirte na Craobhaí Caoile) is one of the finest examples of a court tomb remaining in Ireland. The monument is located beside the N15 Donegal Town to Sligo road, 50 metres north of Creevykeel cross-roads, close to the village of Cliffoney in the north of County Sligo. The original name for the Creevykeel (An Chraobhaigh Chaol) monument is Caiseal an Bhaoisgin, the Fort of Bhaoisgin, Tobar an Bhaoisgin being the name of the well near the cairn. A second megalithic monument existed 300 metres to the north, but it was demolished around 1890.

Emlaghfad Church (ruins) — photo by Deirge O'Dhaoinebeaga
ChurchSligo

Emlaghfad Church (ruins)

Emlaghfad Church is a historic church ruin located in County Sligo. Visitors can view the remaining structure of this historical site.

Giants Grave — photo by Wanfried-Dublin
Archaeological SiteSligo

Giants Grave

Giants Grave is a historic archaeological site located in County Sligo. It offers visitors a look into the area's ancient past.

Keeloges Church — photo by A.-K. D.
ChurchSligo

Keeloges Church

Keeloges Church is a historic church located in County Sligo. It offers visitors a look at a traditional religious site in the county.

Killaspugbrone Graveyard — photo by Colin Park
RuinsSligo

Killaspugbrone Graveyard

Killaspugbrone (Irish: Cill Easpaig Bhróin, meaning 'the church of Bishop Brón') is an early Christian church on the coast west of Sligo town and near the modern resort of Strandhill. Known as Caiseal Irrae in the earliest references. One of the earliest churches in Sligo, it was founded by Bishop Brón mac Icni (died 512) a contemporary of St. Patrick. The church is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.

Saint Fechin's Church — photo by Andreas F. Borchert
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Saint Fechin's Church

Saint Fechin's Church is a historic church situated in County Sligo. It serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring local history.

Teeling Monument — photo by Djedi Guy
MonumentSligo

Teeling Monument

Teeling Monument is a historic monument situated in County Sligo. Visitors can view this commemorative landmark within the county.

Archaeological SiteCairn
Archaeological SiteSligo

Cairn

Cairn is an archaeological site located in County Sligo. It offers visitors a glimpse into the area's historical heritage.

Carrowmore 3 — photo by N Chadwick
Archaeological SiteSligo

Carrowmore 3

According to National Monument records, this is a redundant record.

Carrowmore Passage Tomb — photo by Avirwin
Archaeological SiteSligo

Carrowmore Passage Tomb

Carrowmore Passage Tomb is a historic archaeological site located in County Sligo. It is a notable passage tomb within the Sligo region.

Knocknarea — photo by Bennybulb
Archaeological SiteSligo

Knocknarea

Knocknarea is an archaeological site situated in County Sligo. It is a prominent historic location for visitors to explore.

Other categories in County Sligo

Megalithic Sites (45) Mountains & National Parks (23) Beaches & Coves (9) Castles (9) Sea Cliffs & Rock Formations (9) Scenic Viewpoints (7) Family Attractions & Zoos (6) Historic Houses & Forts (4) Abbeys & Monasteries (2) Museums & Galleries (1) Round Towers & High Crosses (1) Waterfalls (1)

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