Rathlacken Court Cairn

historic site

These three neolithic court cairns and a collapsed wedge are in such good condition because they were completely buried in the bog. About 20 years ago the huge capstone slipped and tipped upright and so the site was rediscovered.

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox06:4118:0318:50
June solstice05:0321:1622:16
September equinox07:2318:5219:39
December solstice08:5715:0416:15

Local time (Europe/Dublin).

54.29076, -9.28152

Elevation 116 m (modelled from terrain)

Drive to it

Byway plans a real route around stops like this one.