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Cú Chulainn's Stone

Clochafarmore, Knockbridge, County Louth

Where Ireland's greatest hero tied himself to a stone to die standing.

Cú Chulainn was the greatest warrior of the Ulster legends. When he was mortally wounded, he tied himself to a standing stone so he could die on his feet, facing his enemies.

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When
Legend
Where
53.9700, -6.4700
Group
Legends

Visiting

The stone stands in a field near Knockbridge, viewable from the road.

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