Caves of Kesh

#73 among destinations in Ireland

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Cave

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The Caves of Kesh, also known as the Keash Caves or the Caves of Keshcorran, are a series of limestone caves located near the village of Keash, County Sligo, Ireland. The caves are situated on the west side of Keshcorran Hill and consist of sixteen simple chambers, some interconnecting. ()

Coordinates: 54°3'30"N, 8°27'2"W

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Caves of Kesh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery, Lough Arrow, Ballymote Castle, Ballinafad Castle.

3 miE
Archaeological site
Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery
76 min walk • Carrowkeel is a cluster of passage tombs in south County Sligo, Ireland. They were built in the 4th millennium BC, during the Neolithic era. The monuments are on the Bricklieve Hills, overlooking Lough Arrow, and are sometimes called the Bricklieve tombs. They are named after the townland of Carrowkeel in which most of them are located.
5.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Arrow
134 min walk • Lough Arrow is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. This large, scenic lake covers an area of 12.47 square kilometres and lies mostly in County Sligo with a smaller part in County Roscommon. It is a popular trout fishing lake.
3.4 miNW
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Ballymote Castle, Ballymote
88 min walk • Ballymote Castle is a large rectangular keepless castle, built around 1300. It is located in the townland of Carrownanty on the outskirts of Ballymote in southern County Sligo, Ireland.
5.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Ballinafad Castle
132 min walk • Ballinafad Castle, also known as the Castle of the Curlews, is located in the south of County Sligo in the Republic of Ireland. It can be found on the east side of the N4, overlooking Lough Arrow at the village of Ballinafad. The castle is in ruins and is accessible year round. There are no tours, guides, or fees.
6.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Temple House Manor and Castle, Ballymote
165 min walk • Temple House is a Georgian mansion set in a family estate of over 1,000 acres overlooking the lakeside ruins of a Knights Templar castle and is now a luxury country guest house, like a hotel. Originally built in c. 1825, it was substantially extended and embellished c. 1864.
5.7 miNW
54°6'6"N • 8°34'18"W
Eagles Flying, Ballymote
147 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park, Aquarium
3.4 miNW
54°5'27"N • 8°30'53"W
The Art Deco Theatre & Cinema, Ballymote
88 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
6.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Templehouse Lough
161 min walk • Templehouse Lough is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in south County Sligo and forms part of the course of the Owenmore River.
4.9 miNE
Archaeological site
Heapstown Cairn
124 min walk • Heapstown Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland.
5.5 miN
Village
Riverstown
140 min walk • One of the most prominent attractions in Riverstown is the stunning Castle Dargan Estate, a beautifully restored 18th-century castle set amidst 170 acres of private grounds. Visitors can explore the castle's elegant architecture and manicured gardens, or indulge in a...