Eochy's Cairn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eochy's Cairn |
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| Native name Irish: Carn Eochaid |
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| Type | cairn |
| Location | Carn, Neale, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Built | 4000–2500 BC |
| Official name: Eochy's Cairn | |
| Reference no. | 246 |
Eochy's Cairn is a cairn and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Location
Eochy's Cairn is atop a hill 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of The Neale.
History
Eochy's Cairn has never been excavated, but is believed to have been constructed in the Neolithic.
According to tradition, it was the burial site of Eochaid mac Eirc after the mythical Battle of Moytura.
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