Heritage site · County Sligo

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Megalithic tombCarrowmore (Carbury By.)

This is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is also among the country's oldest, with monuments ranging 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. Access to the tombs may be difficult for people with disabilities. Visitors are advised to wear shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain. Please note that many of these monuments may be on private land and may not be publicly accessible. When setting out to visit monuments please ensure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Access to monuments without Visitor Services may be across uneven ground which may not be suitable for everyone and, in particular, wheelchair users.

Opening times and access: heritageireland.ie. The official record: Historic Environment Viewer.

Outdoors in County Sligo this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 11 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Status Yellow - Rain warning for Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo

From Thu, 8 Oct, 09:00 until Fri, 9 Oct, 04:00

Heavy spells of rain. 

Be aware of potential impacts:

  • Difficult travelling conditions
  • Localised flooding possible

Issued by Met Éireann · met.ie/warnings

  1. Fri, 9 Oct12° / 8°Medium rain showersWeather warning in force
  2. Sat, 10 Oct11° / 6°Light rainGood day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.