What is recorded here

According to O'Rorke ([1889], vol. 1, 44), the 'scene of conflict' during the Battle of Sligo in the 6th century extended from the Sligo estuary to the estuary at Ballysadare. In tracing the route taken by the Northern invaders in Sligo Bay, O'Rorke (ibid., 45) mentions a stage known as 'Fintragh Pass', from Carrowcrin to Streamstown over a 'fearsat or ford in the channel' across Ballisadare Bay. This ford is indicated on the Down Survey (1655-6) barony map. There are no visible remains of it. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.