What is recorded here

An Cárán remains a buried presence in County Galway, holding human remains beneath soil that has forgotten the names of the dead. The earth may have swallowed lovers, enemies or strangers, but it kept them without judgement. What is lost is not the life itself, but the shape of the hands that once touched the people now sleeping underneath.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.