There is a lot of myth and legend attached to the Hill of Allen, it is called the birthplace of Fionn MacCumhail and the god Nuada built a white walled palace on it. Its not really a sacred hill but seems to have a dominating presence in the area. It was called the Island of Allen because it is surrounded by the bog of allen. It is also know as Almu. It has amazing views of the plains around into the curragh and the bog of allen. Fionn MacCumhail is meant to have throw Punchestown Standing Stone from here. I seem to remember reading somewhere as well that the tower folly built on top of it used a wedge tomb for its foundations but I havent been able to find I reference for this again.
So what category do i place the hill under?
 Reply | with quote | Posted by bawn79
23rd May 2006ce
13:07 |
Hill of Allen (bawn79, May 23, 2006, 13:07)
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