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According to Harkin (1893), there was a 'Giant's Grave', 30 feet (c. 9.15m) long, on the island. Borlase (1897) was here in 1892, when two stones 'sunk in the ground' and 30 feet (c. 9.15m) apart were pointed out to him as representing the extremities of a 'Giant's Grave', no other trace of which remained. He described the location as a long area of sloping turf under the peak of a rocky eminence forming the seaward extremity of the island. On the rocky summit above this spot there was 'a small cavity or cist' known as 'Dermot and Granny's Bed', which Borlase considered may have been a natural feature.
Despite an extensive search it has not been possible to find these sites. Their nature remains uncertain.
Harkin 1893, 67; Borlase 1897, 238-9, Boylagh no. 1; Crozier 1957, 65 (island of Omey recte Owey).
The above description was published in the 'Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume VI, County Donegal.' Compiled by: Eamon Cody (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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