Megalithic structure in Funshin More

On a NE-facing slope in the saddle between Turlough Hill and Slievcarran with clear views of south Galway and northeast Clare. A long cairn crossing over the Galway/Clare border with most of it in Funshin More townland on the Galway side. An unusual long sinuous cairn (L c. 95m; Wth c. 6m) often comprising large slabs. The uphill or W end has been partly destroyed with stones removed to build nearby walls. At the E end the cairn turns sharply northwards and at the terminus there are some large boulders indicating a formal end to the structure at this point. Two-thirds along its length towards the E are the remains of what seems to be a megalithic chamber indicated by a number of slabs set on edge in the centre of the cairn. The chamber-like structure (c. 5m x 2m) is oriented along the long axis of the cairn. No passage or entrance was identified (Bergh 2008, 28-9; Bergh et al. 2016, 22-3). For cross-reference in county Clare see CL006-165----. Compiled by: Mary Tunney Date of upload: 25 November 2020