Deer Park
by Calry N.S.
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There is much evidence of Neolithic (New Stone Age 4,000-2,500 B.C.) activity in Co. Sligo.

Co. Sligo is only 3% of the total area of Ireland, yet about 176 monuments are found here- aprox. 14% of Ireland’s total number (1260).

The Court tombs’ most distinctive feature is a roofless courtyard, which is mostly U-shaped.

The courts appear to have been a place used for ritual and access to the gallery. The gallery is divided into a number of chambers, and was originally covered by a long cairn.

Most of the cairns have been partially or totally robbed of stone, leaving some of the upright stones of the chamber exposed.


Directions to Deer Park from Sligo train/bus station

-Turn left onto Lord Edward St.
-Turn left at traffic lights onto main Rd.
-Go over Hughes Bridge
-At 2nd traffic lights [follow N16] turn right onto Duck Lane.
-At roundabout continue straight.
-Pass Institute of Technology on left.
-At traffic lights go straight, passing Regional Stores on left and Brewery Pub on right.
-Turn left after 700m.
-Proceed past Calry Church.
-On the right there is a sign post for Deer Park.
-Keep Deer Park tidy, thanks.

-Enjoy your visit to Deer Park. It is a great site!