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The Red Woman of Knocknarea

Price

Free of charge

Dates

15/08/2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Carrowmore with Queen Maeve's cairn in the background

OPW Guide, Kevin, will tell the story of the 'Red Woman' from Lady Gregory's book "Of Gods and Fighting Men". This is an interesting story about the Fianna hunting in the vicinity of Knocknarea, where they encounter a mysterious beast being chased by 'The Red Woman'.

FREE EVENT. Pre-booking required by phoning 0719161534.
Car parking is limited, please car pool or use public transport (local link 981) where possible.

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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