It doesn't matter that this is a smallish wedge tomb ... it's wonderful! The 2m x 1.5m gallery retains its roof and is blocked by two slabs, with the northern one purposely left short to provide access to the inside. In front of the gallery there is an open-topped portico/ante-chamber formed with 3 slabs on each side.
The construction was well executed. The slope of the gallery roof-slab is continued perfectly by the rising height of the portico stones, the tallest of which is 1.5m high.
To the north, west and south hills rise up around the site, while to the east they extend over pasture to the bay and the mountains beyond. Both the monument's preservation and the location make this one of Ireland's little treasures.
At the time of my visit the field was occupied by a donkey. I wasn't sure how he'd take to me, but I approached anyway. He simply stood up and watched me go about my business. He did scare me half to death by braying in my ear at one point, but nothing more threatening than that. It's up to you if you want to risk the wrath of the wedge tomb guardian.
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