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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Ireland’s oldest megalithic tombs set in a dramatic neolithic landscape

Closed for renovations

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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Ireland’s oldest megalithic tombs set in a dramatic neolithic landscape

Closed for renovations

See all opening times

Site Closed

The visitor centre and site at Carrowmore will be closed to the public from 31 August 2024 to facilitate renovations and installation of new exhibitions

Admission

Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00

 

Getting here

Carrowmore
Sligo

F91 E638

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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is the oldest and the densest concentration of Neolithic tombs in Ireland. These are among the reasons the site has been placed on Ireland’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, together with the other monuments that comprise ‘The Passage Tomb Landscape of County Sligo’.

The site is located near Sligo town on the Cúil Íorra Peninsula, at the heart of Neolithic north-west Ireland. Remains of over 35 passage tombs are found here, constructed almost 6,000 years ago.

A restored cottage houses an exhibition that will inspire your tour through this landscape. Wear appropriate footwear for grass paths.

Opening Times

The visitor centre and site at Carrowmore will be closed to the public this year from 31 August 2024 to facilitate renovations and installation of new exhibitions. We expect that it will be ready to re-open at the normal time of mid-March 2025

Notice

Limited access for wheelchair users.

Assistance dogs only allowed.

The visitor centre and site at Carrowmore will be closed to the public this year from 31 August 2024 to facilitate renovations and installation of new exhibitions. We expect that it will be ready to re-open at the normal time of mid-March 2025 

Contact

Carrowmore
Sligo

F91 E638

071 916 1534

Getting Here

5km from Sligo / Dublin road off the N4 at N4 – R292 junction

4km from Sligo town centre. Follow R292 Strandhill

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Facilities

  • Car park
  • Card Accepted
  • Guided tours
  • Interpretive exhibit
  • Toilets

Restrictions

  • Assistance dogs only
  • Challenging Access
  • Limited Access
  • Uneven walkways

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