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On a sheer cliff-top headland on SW side of Inis Mór. This Nat. Mon. is known locally as Dún Dúcathair. It consists of an irregular boulder-strewn area of limestone pavement (110m by 80m max.) defined to landward (NE) by a massive drystone rampart (L c. 73m, Wth 7.2m, H 3.7m). Both the inner face of the rampart, with…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA119-001
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Guilhem Boyer, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ronan Mac Giollapharaic, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Herbert Ortner, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
Site of CloghansClochan · 33 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Site of Cloghans in Cill Éinne is inside Dún Dúcathair, where five chambers are all joined up like a stone apartment block. There used to be twenty more houses here, but they’ve vanished like my sense of direction. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
Promontory fortPromontory fort, coastal · 579 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Promontory fort in Cill Éinne is currently being judged by the local sheep who think it’s taking up too much of their grazing land. They have strong opinions about its architecture and would like a word with the architect if possible. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Cloghan (in Ruins)Clochan · 625 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cloghan in Cill Éinne in Cill Éinne is just a big rectangular spread of loose stone on flat ground. Westropp saw it, I’m sure he did, because he was good at spotting things that weren’t there. Bring the dog, it’ll have opinions.
Clochan (in Ruins)Clochan · 634 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Clochan in Cill Éinne is a subcircular mass of stone that looks like it fell over. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
Clochan in Cill ÉinneClochan · 845 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Clochan in Cill Éinne is hiding in a steep valley, looking very modest despite its substantial size. It’s got a collapsed roof but plenty of attitude to fill the space. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
CairnCairn, unclassified · 862 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cairn in Cill Éinne sits on a ridge like it’s judging your hiking boots. It’s made of loose limestone slabs that look like they’ve given up on staying together. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans for dinner.
monument1426 ydExplorer Tom Monument in Killeany would cope brilliantly on a reality show by refusing to do anything but look brooding. It’s got that rugged limestone texture that cameras just love for some reason. Stand back, squint, and wonder why it’s not paying rent.
Scoil Náisiúnta Cill ÉinneSchool · 1459 ydExplorer Tom Scoil Náisiúnta Cill Éinne is secretly run by a very strict terrier who hates noise. Those timber sash windows are old enough to remember when school was just a stick in the ground. Perfect spot to practise your best ‘I’m not tired’ face.
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