Knocknarea is an iconic landmark in Sligo. Located on the scenic Strandhill road, the small mountain rises prominently with dramatic sheer edges facing Strandhill. There are several cairns on top, the largest called Mebh’s (Maeve) cairn. There is a nice climb to the top with breathtaking views of Strandhill, Sligo town, Rosses point and Lough Gill.
More Info:
- http://www.megalithicireland.com/Knocknarea.htm
- http://www.megalithicireland.com/Knocknarea%20North.html
- http://www.megalithicireland.com/Knocknarea%20South.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knocknarea
- http://www.sligotown.net/knocknarea.shtml
Submitted by Laura: An Athlone girl living in Belfast. I love the hitting the hills at the weekends and rewarding myself with a few pints. Love the outdoors.
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- Knocknarea – photo by Melfoody via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/melfoody/7933386244/
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- Horses on Knocknarea – photo by Richard Cyganiak via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/cygri/3441355052/
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- Knocknarea Lane – Photo by Nogwater via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/nogwater/4422048307/
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- Queen Maeve’s Tomb – photo by Kelly H via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/khoffman/8679762182/
Queen Maeve’s Tomb – photo by Kelly H via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/khoffman/8679762182/ 
Knocknarea – photo by Melfoody via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/melfoody/7933386244/ 
Horses on Knocknarea – photo by Richard Cyganiak via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/cygri/3441355052/ 
Knocknarea Lane – Photo by Nogwater via Flickr Creative Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/nogwater/4422048307/
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