Ireland360
Knocknarea – Queen Medb’s Tomb is a striking flat-topped mountain west of Sligo, topped by the great cairn reputedly of Queen Medb. Located in County Sligo, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.
Knocknarea – Queen Medb’s Tomb
A striking flat-topped mountain west of Sligo, topped by the great cairn reputedly of Queen Medb.
More hidden gems nearby
See all →
FeaturedCarrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Ireland’s largest collection of megalithic tombs, a cluster of over 30 passage and dolmen tombs west of Sligo town.
Sligo Abbey
A 13th-century Dominican friary in Sligo town, with a fine carved cloister and a hidden sculptured altar.
Creevykeel Court Tomb
A well-preserved Neolithic court tomb, one of the finest of its type on the Sligo coast.
Drumcliff Round Tower and High Crosses
A 6th-century monastery founded by St Colmcille, with a high cross and round tower in the shadow of Benbulben.
Places to stay nearby
See all →
Strandhill Lodge and Suites
A hotel in Strandhill, Co. Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. 0.7 km from Strandhill, and 7.9 km from Sligo. Rated 4.7 on…
C
Cois Farraige Strandhill
A 4-star self-catering stay in Strandhill, Co. Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. 0.4 km from Strandhill, and 8.5 km from…
S
Strandhill Lodge, House & Surf School
A self-catering stay in Strandhill, Co. Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. 0.3 km from Strandhill, and 8.6 km from Sligo.…
S
Seashore
A 4-star B&B in Ballisodare, Co. Sligo on the Wild Atlantic Way. 5.6 km from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, and 9.8…
Pubs nearby
See all →
FeaturedThe Strand Bar Strandhill
Historic surf-village pub with turf fires and snugs by Strandhill’s seafront
FeaturedHargadon Bros Sligo
Victorian grocer-pub of snugs and stone floors serving celebrated food in central Sligo
FeaturedShoot the Crows Sligo
Characterful Sligo town pub renowned for live traditional music and a fireside welcome
FeaturedThomas Connolly Sligo
Sligo’s oldest traditional pub, a whiskey haven with regular live music