Curraghadoo

Also known as:
Carn Mhic Tail
Nearest town:
Ennistimon (4km SSE)
OS reference:
R125921
OS sheet:
51
Latitude:
52° 58' 21.25 N
Longitude:
9° 18' 9.48 W
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Image of Curraghadoo (Cairn(s)) by bawn79

Note the unusual walls built from the sides of the cairn.

Image credit: Bawn79 © 2009
bawn79
bawn79 May 25, 2009
Image of Curraghadoo (Cairn(s)) by bawn79

Wide view to get an idea of the size of the cairn in comparison to the houses.

Image credit: Bawn79 © 2009
bawn79
bawn79 May 25, 2009

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Curraghadoo

bawn79
bawn79 May 26, 2009

Carleton Jones book on the burren believes that this is a medieval inaugeration site for the O’Connors and O’Loughlins. He says that “Carn Mhic Tail is named after Tailm the ancestor of both Conchobhar and Locklainn, and it was considered the burial place of Tail”. He does go on to say that many medieval inaugeration sites reused ancient burial mounds so as to legitimise their rule.
In this case I would think it would have to be a burial mound of some kind. It is a huge cairn, could be 10-12m high. No idea what diameter.
It is easy enough to get to, it is close to the little village of Kilshanny, dont try to cross the Derreen river to get to it, drive around to the opposite side by the road and it is only about two fields walk from the road in.

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