Some sightseeing around the golf

Whilst golf was my focus, I did manage a little sightseeing in the first 10 days … but not too much!

Roserk Abbey, Co Mayo

Killala Bay, Co Mayo

Downpatrick Head, Co Mayo

Ceide Fields Visitors Centre, Co Mayo

Who said only the Egyptians could do Pyramids!

Beneath the wild boglands of north Mayo lies a system of fields, dwelling areas and megalithic tombs which together make up the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world.

The stone-walled fields, extending over hundreds of hectares, are the oldest known walled fields globally, dating back almost 6,000 years. They are covered by a natural blanket bog with its own unique vegetation and wildlife.

Remains of 3000BCE stone wall, Ceide Fields

Creevykeel Court Tomb, Co Sligo

There are numerous megalithic tombs across Ireland and the area around Sligo town is full of them.

Creevykeel has not been dated using modern scientific methods, and is estimated to date from about 3,500 BC with a long span of use and re-use.

Carrowmore Megalithic monument, Co Sligo

Whilst at Carrowmore there are remains of over 35 passage tombs dated almost 6.000 years ago. The area around Carrowmore is famous as the The Passage Tomb Landscape of County Sligo which was submitted to for World Heritage Status in 2023. From Carrowmore you can see 5 major tombs like the big one here in the distance.

Pony near Mullaghmore, Co Slgo