Megaliths in Ireland in County Clare: places to visit

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Discover the Megaliths in Ireland of County Clare, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.

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Dolmens

The Poulnabrone Dolmen

Discover one of Ireland's most famous dolmens, the Poulnabrone dolmen! Located in County Clare, in south-west Ireland, in the heart of the Burren, the history of this dolmen dates back over 5,800 years... A real mystery for researchers, the site is grandiose and fascinating, and well worth a visit! You'll learn that the dolmen was used as a tomb in the Neolithic period. Researchers are said to have found many interesting remains! The icing on the cake is that access is free! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-poulnabrone-dolmen/">[...]</a>

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Irish ringforts

Aileach’s Grianan

The Grianan d'Aileach is a prehistoric ringfort, dating back to the Bronze Age. Its rather impressive size makes it a prime tourist attraction if you love megaliths and the ancient traces of prehistoric man! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/aileachs-grianan/">[...]</a>

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Irish ringforts

The Caherconnell Stone Fort

If you're not far from the Poulnabrone Dolmen, then we recommend you push on a kilometer to the Caherconnell Stone Fort, a rather impressive prehistoric circular fort! Dating from the Neolithic period, the site is quite well preserved, with some of its surrounding walls still standing. The show is fascinating, and raises many questions and other mysteries still unsolved by researchers! A must-see if you're in the Burren region! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-caherconnell-stone-fort/">[...]</a>

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Cairns, IrelandStone circles

The Beaghmore Stones

Beaghmore Stones is a group of megaliths dating from the Neolithic period. Located in County Tyrone, the site boasts a dozen cairns and stone circles of all sizes. The complex is very impressive! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/beaghmore-stones/">[...]</a>

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Irish ringforts

Beal Boru

Do you know the Beal Boru? This prehistoric circular fort (known as the "Ringfort") dates back to the Iron Age, and is located in the heart of County Clare. Difficult to distinguish, it is nevertheless worth the effort, and will undoubtedly fascinate connoisseurs! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/beal-boru/">[...]</a>

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Dolmens

The Kilmogue Dolmen

Kilmogue Dolmen is located north of Waterford in County Kilkenny. Magnificent, it is one of the most imposing dolmens in Ireland after Brownshill. An impressive megalithic site! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/kilmogue-dolmen/">[...]</a>

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