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Knocknarea

Near Sligo

A mountain topped by the giant cairn of Queen Maeve.

On the summit of Knocknarea stands Miosgán Medhbh, a huge cairn of stones about 10 metres high, which legend says is the grave of Queen Maeve of Connacht, buried standing up and facing her enemies in Ulster. It has never been excavated.

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When
Neolithic
Where
54.2580, -8.5740
Group
Legends

Visiting

A steep path climbs from the car park near Strandhill.

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