Four standing stones remain of Teergoneen Court Tomb, dating from about 3800 BC. The tomb comprised of an open semi circular fore-court most probably used for ceremonial purposes. Behind the fore-court was a narrow entranceway to a long rectangular burial gallery. Spend some time taking in the silence and the magnificent view of the Atlantic and the Aran Islands. You'll be the latest of a long line of human beings who have been doing the same thing for 6000 years.
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