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In the heart of the Burren in County Clare lies the oldest dated megalithic monument in Ireland.
The Poulnabrone Dolmen has stood tall on a high plateau amidst the karst limestone landscape of the Burren for between 5,200 and 5,800 years. Now that’s impressive. Even more impressive is the thought of Neolithic settlers somehow manoeuvring the two large portal stones and massive horizontal capstone into position, moving and placing those massive boulders, some of which weigh up to 1.5 tonnes.
In Irish, the name Poulnabrone means “the hole of sorrows”– a fitting name for a sacred burial place. Excavations at the site in the 1980s found the remains of 33 people, and radiocarbon dating has shown that the tomb was in use for about 600 years. In addition to human remains, archaeologists found ancient treasures, including a stone axe, arrowheads, beads, a bone pendant, quartz crystals and pieces of pottery. You can see many of these artefacts at the Clare Museum in nearby Ennis.
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Poulnabrone Dolmen, County Clare
Need to know: Poulnabrone Dolmen
Access to the Poulnabrone Dolmen is open all year and admission is free.
Visitors can access the dolmen via a short walk from the free car park.
A site warden is usually present and provides information to visitors.
Heart of Burren Walks
Experience something extraordinary with Heart of Burren Walks in County Clare. Join expert and author Tony Kirby on a guided walk in one of the most distinctive landscapes in Europe. The rocky, majestic Burren is part of a UNESCO Global GeoPark.
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Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Explore Caherconnell Stone Fort, a stone ringfort in the beautiful Burren region in County Clare. Learn about megalithic tomb builders in a fascinating audio visual presentation and book in to watch the daily sheepdog trials.
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Loop Head Walking Tours
Loop Head Peninsula offers hidden beaches where you can go wild swimming, get opportunities to take photos of West Clare's cliff scenery and enjoy folklore and storytelling.
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The Burren Perfumery
Visit the incredible Burren Perfumery in Carran, County Clare. Ireland’s first perfumery was established over 30 years ago in one of the most unique floral landscapes in the world.
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Doolin Cave
Doolin Cave in County Clare is home to the largest stalactite in Europe and boasts the deepest underground experience in the Burren region. Doolin Cave is a must see when exploring Ireland.
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Fanore Beach
Explore Fanore Beach's impressive maze of sand dunes before cooling off with a dip in the refreshing waters that lap up onto the shoreline.
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