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Easky

Natural Rock Feature

Nearest Town:Collooney (7km W)
OS Ref (IE):   G748243 / Sheet: 25
Latitude:54° 10' 1.16" N
Longitude:   8° 23' 9.14" W

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"Local tradition says that should you walk through the crack in the rock three times, the rock will close on you." ryaner Posted by ryaner
14th October 2016ce

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The Sligotown website


A mile and a half east of Easkey, in west County Sligo, you will see, in a field on the side of the road, the Split Rock of Easkey, known in mythological circles as Fionn's Stone. A huge boulder which has been split into two halves.
ryaner Posted by ryaner
14th October 2016ce