Type cairn Built 4000–2500 BC | Elevation 64 m (210 ft) Reference no. 246 | |
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Location Carn, Neale,
County Mayo, Ireland | ||
Eochy's Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
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Location
Eochy's Cairn is atop a hill 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of The Neale.
History
Eochy's Cairn has never been excavated, but is believed to have been constructed in the Neolithic.
According to tradition, it was the burial site of Eochaid mac Eirc after the mythical Battle of Moytura.
References
Eochy's Cairn Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA