Timeline
15:56
Arrive at the Cummeen Court Tomb. This court cairn is a National Monument in County Sligo. The site is open access, so you can wander the grounds and find a comfortable spot to wait as the light begins to fade. The winter sun sets in the southwest, so position yourself to catch the final glow on the stone.
16:41
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. At 16:41, the sky will shift from bright gold to deep blue. Stay for a few minutes to let the colors settle and the temperature drop slightly.
17:11
Leave the tomb and head toward town. Check the route for your return journey. The area is rural, so plan your transport back to a central location for dinner or a nightcap.
Local tip
January days are short. Bring a warm layer as the wind can pick up near the open fields of the tomb. There are no facilities on site, so eat or drink before you arrive.
Check before you go
- The tomb is an outdoor archaeological site with no fixed opening hours, but it is best visited during daylight.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:41. Arrive early to secure a good view.
- There is no food or drink available at the site. Plan to eat before or after.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sligo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).