Timeline
15:26
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Arrive at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and pay the entry fee. The site is open until 5PM in winter, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun dips.
16:06
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Walk among the 30 passage tombs. Take your time finding a spot with a clear view toward the southwest, where the sun will set.
16:41
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Watch the sunset. The light will turn the ancient stones gold and then blue as the day ends. Stay for the silence.
Local tip
There are no food or drink shops at Carrowmore. Bring a snack and water with you, or plan to eat in Sligo town before or after.
Check before you go
- Opening hours are 10AM-5PM daily from March to November. In winter (like January), sunset is at 16:41, so the site is open.
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