Muckish Cairn is an archaeological relic dating back to the Neolithic period. Built at the top of Muckish Mountain in County Donegal, it is one of the rewards for any hiker who has climbed the mountain! A breathtaking view awaits you!
Muckish Cairn is a stone mound erected in Neolithic times. Today, the building stands north of the summit of Muckish Mountain, in the form of a mound of white stone.
This imposing structure was once used as a prehistoric tomb, and for ceremonies in Celtic times.
Researchers believe that this stony mound was used by men to get closer to the sky. A better way to pay tribute to their beliefs…
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