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Exciting Experiences Await at Lingaun Valley

A beautiful landscape along the Lingaun River. This ancient river flows from Slievenamon Mountain down to Carrick-on-Suir. It plays an important role supporting the richness of traditions, arts and sculptures from prehistoric through medieval and up to modern times.

There is a lot to explore, many varied interesting sites, some of Christian and pre-Christian occupancy in the valley, High Crosses and probable monastic settlements, the industrial heritage of the Slate Quarries and the architecture of Ahenny village with houses built for the workers who were originally mainly from Wales. Ogham Stones from the 9th century at Lamogue – with the oldest form of written old Irish language inscribed, Knockroe Passage Tomb constructed more than 5000 years ago with its unique alignment to the sunrise and the sunset on the day of the Winter Solstice each year.

Come and see for yourself how the Lingaun River flows though time, the enchantment and mysteries of Ireland’s historic and pre-historic past coupled with the beauty and tranquility of the present day countryside.

Tom Kiely Memorial
A Monument Dedicated to 'The Champ Kiely'
Tybroughney Castle
Historically An Important Trading Post
Kilmacoliver Hill Tomb
Impressive Pre-historic Enclosure of Standing Stones
Carrigadoon Hill Fort
Historic Battlefield with Stunning View
Harristown Portal Tomb
Spectacular Portal Tomb
Lamogue Ogham Stone
The oldest form of the written Irish language
Owning Portal Tomb
Locally known as 'The Druids Altar'
Sliabh na mBan
Pre-historic Monument with Ancient Burial Cairn
Ormond Castle
Castle in Carrick On Suir
Tullahought Viewing Tower
Capture the scenic beauty of the past
Kilcash Castle
Kilcash castle ruin & church
Kilkieran High Crosses
Three sandstone high crosses dating from the 7th & 8th century
Ahenny High Crosses
Two impressive high crosses dating from the eighth century
Slate Quarries
A major industrial enterprise in the 19th century
Knockroe Passage Tomb
Two Chambers with a Dual Solar Alignment
Michael Hogan Memorial
Memory of Michael Hogan
Carrigmoclear Hill
Historic & Significant Hill
Windgap Grotto
A Large & Beautiful Grotto
Killamery High Cross
Iconic Irish/ Celtic Symbol

“Ancient Lingaun- as old as the land itself….. ritual stones, tombs, and high crosses sacred to the people who lived here, 5,000 years ago…. with stories treasured and told by those who inhabit that same ancient space today”