Haroldstown Dolmen

Haroldstown Portal Tomb has always been regarded as one of the most attractive dolmens in Ireland. There are two overlapping capstones, the larger being 12 feet long, the smaller around 9ft long. The chamber consists of two portal stones with a large door stone and side stones. At 13 feet long and 9 feet wide, it is bigger than most dolmen chambers. A family lived in the Chamber during the 19th century.

Situated: The Haroldstown Dolmen stands on the bank of the Dereen river at Acuan Bridge on the Tullow to Hacketstown Road.

Discovery Map 61: S 901 779. Last visit December 2002.

Photos: Jim Dempsey.