Visit Loughcrew Cairns, the best kept secret in archaeological Ireland.

In a landscape of inspiring beauty and intriguing history, the cairns at Loughcrew form the largest complex of passage graves in Ireland. The Cairns are megalithic structures originally built about 4000 bc as burial chambers. The cairns are in two groups; Carnbane West, about 15 cairns, including Cairn L which is roofed and contains superb symbolic carvings in good condition. This group is some 2km walk from the Car Park on gently sloping ground. Carnbane East includes Cairn T, also roofed and with excellent engravings, and is a shorter but steeper walk.

The key to Cairn T is available from the Loughcrew Coffee Shop in the Car Park, along with books and leaflets on the sites. More information here

B&B accommodation is available for up to 12 persons in the beautifully restored Loughcrew House, call +353 (0)49 85 41356 for more information.