The Barrow is roughly 3.5-4.5 meters high by eye, and 18 meters in diameter.
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This large barrow is located in an early christian cemetary, it is said that St. Galligan is buried there, very intriguing.
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A clearer shot of the barrow.
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A view of this enigmatic barrow from the southeast. One of the christian headstones is clearly visable on the barrow’s side.
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St. Galligan’s Cairn is located in Kilgalligan Cemetery near Carrowteige. Tradition was that locals tried to be buried near the saints grave, hence the headstone on the side of the cairn!
-Mayo North Tourism, Ireland.
Sites within 20km of St. Galligan’s Cairn
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Dooncarton
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Rosdoagh
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Gortbrack North
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Gortbrack N
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Knocknalower
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Knocknalower
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Fallagh North
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Fallagh South
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Belderg
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