If you are considering visiting Carrowmore, it's hard to tell you what to expect. In one sense, there is almost nothing there -- a vast grassy field dotted here and there with boulders, and on the horizon, low mountains crowned with piles of more stones. In another sense, there is almost all of human history and destiny laid out on... more

I have frequently gone out of my way to visit individual standing stones or prehistoric graves so to come across literally dozens of passage tombs at this one site was a real bonus. The icing on the cake however was to find that the modest visitor centre also offered guided tours, led by incredibly knowledgeable staff , who were able... more

Carrowmore is a definite must see if you are in the area. Just the thought that these tombs have been around for over 7000 years is enough. more