The Historical Trail, Co. Sligo
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hike and retreat around sacred ancient sites
Where I live around southern Co. Sligo and into western Co. Roscommon in Ireland there is a remarkable collection of 3000 to 6000 year old megalithic circles, passage cairns, ancient mounds, sacred wells, monastic sites, fairy rings, wooden covens, along with our wonderful variety of trees, flora, views and wildlife.
At some viewpoints, on a clear day, visitors enjoy a view of up to 18 Irish counties.
Here, I am creating a portal to introduce you these sacred places of wonder through discoveries, stories, videos, photographs and even some music.
I hope you will enjoy this and may even consider visiting and staying in our area for a few days as part of your visit to Ireland, or even a complete vacation here. You can be here and do plenty without the expense of a car.
If you live in Ireland do consider being here for a few days retreat.
If you live in Europe there are now inexpensive flights from many airports to our local Knock airport, and you do not need to rent a car to cause you extra expense.
At some viewpoints, on a clear day, visitors enjoy a view of up to 18 Irish counties.
Here, I am creating a portal to introduce you these sacred places of wonder through discoveries, stories, videos, photographs and even some music.
I hope you will enjoy this and may even consider visiting and staying in our area for a few days as part of your visit to Ireland, or even a complete vacation here. You can be here and do plenty without the expense of a car.
If you live in Ireland do consider being here for a few days retreat.
If you live in Europe there are now inexpensive flights from many airports to our local Knock airport, and you do not need to rent a car to cause you extra expense.
to start the journey
This is a new feature, a new lens, that I am working on. Soon I will publish my many collected stories, photograph albums and video clips here.
The main legends of our area and linked to the sites of our area are ...
The main legends of our area and linked to the sites of our area are ...
- Morrigan and the Birth Of Bhride (the goddess Brighid)
- other deed of The Morrigu, the Morrigan, the Triple Hag
- The romance of Dearmuid and Grainne
- The deeds of the Tuatha De Dannan
- The Second Battle Of Moytura
- The Sidhe Hills of the Faeries and the Sidhe Horses to Tir na Nog
- Lasir's Well of Vision
- The deeds of Dagda and his Harp
- Ogma's School of Ogham
- the more modern Flight of the Earls and Battle of the Curlews
- Airmhid, Mother Of Herbs
a map of this journey
Click here for my location map of some of the sites and amenities
on or close to the Historical Trail in Co. Sligo, Ireland.
... this is a work in progress
on or close to the Historical Trail in Co. Sligo, Ireland.
... this is a work in progress
stay here awhile, retreat and explore
cozy comfortable eco-friendly rustic retreat on 51 acre farm
To truly enjoy an experience here, enjoy a country style getaway in this eco-friendly rustic retreat, situated on our private 51 acre farm, offering seclusion and privacy from its location on the Historical Trail, beside the Curlew Mountains and with breathtaking views over Lough Arrow, Moytura, the Bricklieve Mountains and Carrowkeel Cairns, in fact much of the landscape the Historical Trail passes through.
Awarded 'Best Places to Stay in England and Ireland' by the National Geographic Traveler magazine in April 2010,
2 night package of bed, meals and activities, car not needed 155 euros per person sharing
3 night package of bed, meals and activities, car not needed, 220 euros per person sharing
activities can include
canoeing, guided hiking, cycling, meditations, labyrinth walking, drawing, painting, and evening harper bard storytelling or livelier traditional ceili sessions
no car needed save the expense, and truly make this a stress free eco break.
8 trains a day from Dublin to nearby Boyle, pick up from Boyle,
and easy transport from Knock Airport served by flights from all over Europe.
Click here to visit the Ballaghboy Lodge Farm web site
and arrange a booking with Karen or Eddie there
Awarded 'Best Places to Stay in England and Ireland' by the National Geographic Traveler magazine in April 2010,
2 night package of bed, meals and activities, car not needed 155 euros per person sharing
3 night package of bed, meals and activities, car not needed, 220 euros per person sharing
activities can include
canoeing, guided hiking, cycling, meditations, labyrinth walking, drawing, painting, and evening harper bard storytelling or livelier traditional ceili sessions
no car needed save the expense, and truly make this a stress free eco break.
8 trains a day from Dublin to nearby Boyle, pick up from Boyle,
and easy transport from Knock Airport served by flights from all over Europe.
Click here to visit the Ballaghboy Lodge Farm web site
and arrange a booking with Karen or Eddie there
Moytura and more
Robin Williamson on Moytura
This is a presentation of part of Robin Williamson's "Deeds Of The Tuatha De Dannnan" with a backdrop of some of some of the local sites, on or close to the Historical Trail, especially on Moytura East.
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Carrowkeel Cairns at Summer Solstice
a selection of some of the ancient Cairns at Carrowkeel, including midsummer sunset alignments of Cairns G and K
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Carrowkeel at heather time
An erratic but good insight to the beauty of Carrowkeel when the heather is in bloom, and it was early in 2010.
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Keash Caves
and Carrowkeel
A short video clip showing the Keash Caves, a little away from the Historical Trail but worth the detour, then a little more at Carrowkeel.
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