What is recorded here

Mizen Head, called Carn Uí Néid, remains the traditional southern edge of Ireland despite Brow Head measuring further south. The name means cairn of Néid's grandson, pointing to Balor, the Fomorian leader whom Lugh beheaded at this place in an old tale. That violent myth still shadows the cliffs where transatlantic ships first glimpse Europe, turning a geographic marker into a wound the sea never finished washing clean.

Not shown on 1842 and 1905 OS 6-inch maps. In forestry, on crest of ridge. Oval cairn (22m E-W; 11.5m N-S; H 2.6m) of large stones. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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