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Knockma Hill, Galway
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Susan
March 17, 2020
The highest point in East Galway, Knockma is a favourite local walking trail with a panoramic vista over Lough Corrib, ranging from Croagh Patrick on the north horizon to the Burren in the south. The summit has two Neolithic mounds (ca. 3,000 BC) one of which is said to be the burial place of Finnbhearra, king of the faeries, the other the grave of Queen Maeve. one of them was re-modelled into a fort by one of the more flamboyant of the Kirwans of neaby Castlehacket House who wanted to commune with the Síd or mound people, reputedly the mythological Tuatha Dé Danann. At the start of the walk are the ruins of a 14th/15th century towerhouse.
The highest point in East Galway, Knockma is a favourite local walking trail with a panoramic vista over Lough Corrib, ranging from Croagh Patrick on the north horizon to the Burren in the south. The summit has two Neolithic mounds (ca. 3,000 BC) one of which is said to be the burial place of Finnbh…
John
July 21, 2018
A 4-5km hill walk. Good views
Catherine
July 19, 2022
lovely circuit walk with good views
Bob
July 28, 2020
Knockma is a magical place to visit with it's newly improved walkways around a forested hill. The legendary home of Finvarra, King of the Faeries with the highest of the two cairns at the top of the hill said to be the burial ground of Queen Meadbh of Connacht. There are spectacular views in all directions. The wall is steep at times but safe and relatively short. Allow an hour. At the entrance to the hill is the ruins of Castle Hackett while opposite is Castlehackett House, which has been restored and operates as a place to stay. it also hosts several local events.
Knockma is a magical place to visit with it's newly improved walkways around a forested hill. The legendary home of Finvarra, King of the Faeries with the highest of the two cairns at the top of the hill said to be the burial ground of Queen Meadbh of Connacht. There are spectacular views in all di…
Ann
July 8, 2020
beautiful area to walk in nature 20mins drive from home
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Belclare, G
Castlehacket