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Deer Park Court Cairn

TIME : 2016/2/18 22:10:10

A 10-minute walk from a nearby car park leads through pine-scented forest to this enigmatic court tomb(also called Magheraghanrush) . Dating from around 3000 BC, the crumbling structure is comparable to a crude human form, with a large bellylike central court and several protruding burial chambers positioned as though the head and legs.

Take the N16 east from Sligo and turn onto the R286 for Parke's Castle. Almost immediately, turn left at the Y-junction onto a minor road for Manorhamilton. Continue for 3km to the car park, then follow the trail for 50m before veering right up a small hill.