The largest and most accessible stone circle in Munster

The Kenmare stone circle is located near the center of Kenmare Town and is locally known as the ‘The Shrubberies’. It is one of the largest examples in Munster and dates from the Bronze Age. No one knows what their function was but it was probably used for some sort of ritual, ceremonial, or burial purposes as many of the stones are believed to be orientated towards solar or lunar events. The circle has 15 large stones on the perimeter and a large central dolmen in the center measuring 2 m x 1.8 m. The dolmen is probably much older than the stone circle and this type of building formation is unique to the area. Stone circles are always located in scenic areas with far-off mountain vistas. This one however is overly manicured and encircled by a line of pine trees. There is also a ‘fairy tree’ on-site to wish away your bad omens.

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