Poulnabrone Dolmen
Poulnabrone Dolmen
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Crazysurfkid
Halifax592 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The dolmen firstly is open. Ignore the "reported closed".
To say how old this is, it's pretty impressive, especially when you consider the size of the slabs.
Unless you're a druid or witch, don't expect to spend more than 16 minutes there (that includes 7 minutes walk either way).
If you forgot to pick up that super special joss stick or candle or cheap pagan ring, don't worry. There is a stall there for your convenience.
Oh....and parking/viewing is free.
To say how old this is, it's pretty impressive, especially when you consider the size of the slabs.
Unless you're a druid or witch, don't expect to spend more than 16 minutes there (that includes 7 minutes walk either way).
If you forgot to pick up that super special joss stick or candle or cheap pagan ring, don't worry. There is a stall there for your convenience.
Oh....and parking/viewing is free.
Written 22 August 2021
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JannaiMcC
28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We were on our way to Aillwee when we just happened to drive past and just had to stop. What an amazing spot, the landscape of the Burren is bizarre and fascinating to start, and to then have such a magnificent artifact there in the open...wow!
In my honest opinion, this free attraction is better than Stonehenge and more than worth a stop - I can only imagine that it would be delightfully colourful with the wildflowers in spring and summer
In my honest opinion, this free attraction is better than Stonehenge and more than worth a stop - I can only imagine that it would be delightfully colourful with the wildflowers in spring and summer
Written 10 January 2020
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Megan E
14 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very important archaeological site set within the majestic beauty of the Burren. The rock formations and flowers can be easily explored, alongside viewing this important monument. Finds from Poulnabrone are able to be viewed, also free of cost, in the Clare Museum in Ennis.
Written 7 September 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,334 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Loved my visit to Poulnabrone, set majestically on a limestone pavement a short walk from the road.
It is incredibly well preserved though the Eastern side stone had to be replaced due to a crack. No wonder with a 1.5 tonne capstone perched on top for thousands of years!
Completely free, a decent sized car park and plenty of info boards as you walk along the gravel path to the dolmen.
One of the picture postcard stops in the Burren, an absolute must see.
It is incredibly well preserved though the Eastern side stone had to be replaced due to a crack. No wonder with a 1.5 tonne capstone perched on top for thousands of years!
Completely free, a decent sized car park and plenty of info boards as you walk along the gravel path to the dolmen.
One of the picture postcard stops in the Burren, an absolute must see.
Written 22 February 2022
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Sandra O
Fernandina Beach, FL87 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I arrived in the parking lot around 0930 on the first Sunday morning in March. I spent 45 minutes at the site and did not see another soul except a farmer driving to his barn. There were no other cars in the parking lot.
The area is well tended and has informational signs about the history of the area. The dolmen is roped off but you can get within 10 feet or so if you have no walking disability and can walk across the limestone up to the rope. There is not really anything else there except the fields of limestone. The path to the viewing area is gravel. There are no trash cans and no toilets.
I came from Kinvara and the navigational system in my rental car took me the road-less-travelled down a one lane road over several large hills in the middle of cow fields. I was beginning to think I was lost. However, when I left the site it took me down a main road (turned right out of the parking lot).
The area is well tended and has informational signs about the history of the area. The dolmen is roped off but you can get within 10 feet or so if you have no walking disability and can walk across the limestone up to the rope. There is not really anything else there except the fields of limestone. The path to the viewing area is gravel. There are no trash cans and no toilets.
I came from Kinvara and the navigational system in my rental car took me the road-less-travelled down a one lane road over several large hills in the middle of cow fields. I was beginning to think I was lost. However, when I left the site it took me down a main road (turned right out of the parking lot).
Written 6 March 2022
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Kilkenny tours
Kilkenny, Ireland9 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
One of my favourite parts of the world. Poulnabrone portal tomb set in the Burren landscape was simply amazing . The OPW guide there was a true Irish gentleman. A local too ,so you can get all the local tour advise. You could tell he loved this place .
I would like to see more protection around the tomb as it is only surrounded by rope.
I would like to see more protection around the tomb as it is only surrounded by rope.
Written 17 February 2023
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Daniele_Gorizia
Savogna d'Isonzo, Italy1,055 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The site is spectacular, both the dolmen and the surrounding rocks. It's definitely worth making a detour around here on the road to Galway, also because it's usually very uncrowded. The flora is also interesting, with some plants present only in this area.
Written 2 April 2024
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kleeb1
Agoura Hills, CA115 contributions
Jun 2022
So glad we saw this. It was one of 4 Dolmen's we visited on our trip ( Proleek, Legananny, and Ballykeel ). We had the place to ourselves and it is an awesome piece of history. We arrived after the bus left and had the place to ourselves. There is another one just down the road a couple Km, but unable to access since it is on private property.
Written 16 June 2022
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Carlosmarbella
Marbella, Spain807 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
It's a cool ride if you're in your car, with beautiful scenery, near Galway. Admission and parking are free, and the area has a lot of history. It is hardly to visit the Dolmen, but I have loved it, going with young children
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Written 4 September 2024
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Jaimee G
Urbana, IL452 contributions
Jun 2022
Easy to find, a large parking area, good signage- all free. We got there just before several tour vans and had the place almost to ourselves. After reading so much about the "moon like landscape" of the Burren, it was really amazing to see it in person. What a cool experience to walk among the rocks and my son enjoyed hopping from rock to rock. It was just gorgeous with the wildflowers growing between them and the portal tomb itself has a mysterious and solemn feel. Highly recommend!
Written 25 June 2022
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Ragazzi urgente: dovrei far una veloce tappa qui al dolmen risalendo dalle Cliff of Moher, sapere indicarmi se è facilmente raggiungibile in auto? Vedo che c'è un parcheggio auto vicino, si riesce a fare un salto veloce solo al
Dolmen?
Written 4 December 2017
I plan to visit this summer but am wondering if I will be able to find it. I know it is off the R480 but is there a signpost of where to turn off or park? Do you walk from the R480? Any info on how to get to it (and where to leave the car) would be helpful. Thanks.
Written 21 April 2016
There is a good sized free car park and it is well signposted from the road.
Written 24 August 2017
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