Magheraghanrush Court Tomb
#577 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Sligo, Ireland. ()
SligoIreland
Magheraghanrush Court Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Parke's Castle, Sligo Abbey, Lough Gill, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
- 2.1 miSEImposing 1600s castle overlooking lake
Parke's Castle, Dromahair
55 min walk • Parke’s Castle is a plantation era castle situated on the northeast shore of Lough Gill, in County Leitrim, Ireland. The castle is built on the site of an earlier fifteenth-century O'Rourke tower house.
- 3.6 miW1200s Dominican friary with noted altar
Sligo Abbey, Sligo
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling town of Sligo, Ireland, lies Sligo Abbey, a monastic site steeped in history and spirituality. This Dominican friary, founded in the mid-13th century, stands as a testament to the region's rich ecclesiastical heritage and offers...
- 1.9 miSScenic lake with a literary connection
Lough Gill
50 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yeats Country, the picturesque Lough Gill is a serene freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. This idyllic expanse of water is a hidden gem, located in the counties of Sligo and Leitrim, and serves as a tranquil retreat from the bustling...
- 4 miWSacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
102 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands as a beacon of faith and history. This impressive church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a pivotal landmark in the city, serving both as a place of worship and a testament...
- 3.9 miWConcerts and shows, Theater
Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo
101 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sligo, Ireland, the Hawk's Well Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural arts and entertainment. This intimate venue, with a seating capacity that brings audiences up close to the performances, has been a central part of Sligo's cultural landscape...
- 2.6 miSWNature, Natural attraction, Forest
Hazelwood
66 min walk • Hazelwood is an ancient area of woodland located just over 2 miles outside the town of Sligo in northwest Ireland, in the parish of Calry. It is the setting for W.B.Yeats's The Song of Wandering Aengus.
- 1.4 miSUniversities and schools
St. Angela's College, Sligo
36 min walk • St. Angela's College, Sligo is a college of NUI Galway located beside Lough Gill. St. Angela's College have had a strategic partnership with NUI Galway since 2006. St. Angela’s College was founded by the Ursuline Order in 1952 and was a recognised college of the National University of Ireland from 1978-2006.
- 3.7 miWMuseum
Sligo County Museum, Sligo
95 min walk • Sligo County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Sligo. The museum is housed in a former manse on Stephen Street, Sligo town.
- 3.9 miWSacred and religious sites, Church
St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo
101 min walk • St John the Baptist Cathedral, Sligo or more properly the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo but also known as Sligo Cathedral is one of two cathedral churches in the diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh in the Church of Ireland.
- 3.3 miWMuseum, Art museum
The Model, Sligo
85 min walk • The Model, home of the Niland Collection, formerly called Model Arts and Niland Gallery, is a contemporary arts centre and gallery space in Sligo, Ireland.
- 2.5 miSENature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Lake Isle of Innisfree
63 min walk • "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" is a twelve-line poem comprising three quatrains, written by William Butler Yeats in 1888 and first published in the National Observer in 1890. It was reprinted in The Countess Kathleen and Various Legends and Lyrics in 1892 and as an illustrated Cuala Press Broadside in 1932.