Skeagh Cairn

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Skeagh Cairn is a cairn and ring barrow and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland. ()

Built: 3000 B.C.E.Height: 7 ftCoordinates: 51°34'29"N, 9°20'18"W

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CorkIreland

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Nearby attractions include: Lough Hyne, St. Patrick's Cathedral, West Cork Arts Centre, Tragumna.

5.3 miS
Lake, Nature, Natural attraction
Lough Hyne, Skibbereen
134 min walk • Lough Hyne is a fully marine sea lough in West Cork, Ireland, about 5 km southwest of Skibbereen. It was designated as Ireland's first Marine Nature Reserve in 1981.
3.6 miSE
Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen
92 min walk • The so-called St. Patrick's Cathedral or Skibbereen Cathedral is Roman Catholic church which plays the role of parish church in Skibbereen, a town of Ireland. It belongs to the Diocese of Cork and Ross.
3.5 miSE
51°32'56"N • 9°16'3"W
West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen
91 min walk • Shopping, Museum, Art gallery
5.9 miSE
Beach
Tragumna
151 min walk • Tragumna is a small hamlet and beach located in the civil parish of Castlehaven about 5 km from the town of Skibbereen in County Cork, Ireland. The small beach at Tragumna overlooks a tiny island, Drishane Island, which is about 100 metres offshore. The beach was awarded a Blue Flag for the years 2019 and 2020.
5.4 miW
Village
Ballydehob
138 min walk • One of the highlights of Ballydehob is its vibrant arts and music scene. The village is home to a thriving community of artists, musicians, and writers, making it a hub for creativity and expression. Visitors can explore the local art galleries and studios, or enjoy...
5.1 miSE
51°31'45"N • 9°14'44"W
Lough Abisdealy, Skibbereen
130 min walk • Lake