Visiting this partially ruined tomb was the purpose of our visit today. Martin Brennan predicted a sunrise alignment in late October and Ken wanted to check it out. Ken also had the great idea of covering the open-topped passage with a groundsheet to try to re-create as much of the full effect as possible. This technique worked a treat and we were treated to a spectacular sunrise that lit up the passage and formed a bright orange rectangle on the backstone of the chamber. I think we may have been about a week too late for the best effect.
Towards the end of this lightshow the sun passed over the beautifully carved sill stone at the entrance to the north side-chamber. This must be why this stone has such wonderful carvings.
While driving up the lane to the car park I saw a long-eared owl! I've only ever seen tawny & barn owls before.
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_A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Sheebeg (Co. Leitrim) |  Ashley Park (Co. Tipperary) |  Bawnfree Hill (Co. Kilkenny) |
 The Fairy Ring (Co. Wicklow) |  Cross (Co. Antrim) |  Seahan III (Co. Dublin) |
