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Midden in Cummeen

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In coastal location, on the S shore of Sligo Bay, facing Cummeen Strand and to the W of Gibraltar Point. Excellent views to the N, E and W, with views limited to the S by higher ground. The location of a midden was noted by Synge (1985, 128) but no trace of the site could be found.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL014-046

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  • St Mary’s GAA Sligo official club gallery; individual photographer not named, stmarys.sligo.gaa.ie
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