Drombeg Stone Circle: Rosscarbery, Co. Cork

by | Jul 16, 2012 | Ancient Places, Cork, Hauntings & Mysteries, Legends & Folklore, Monuments, Religious Sites, Scenic Spots | 2 comments

Known locally as the Druid’s Altar, Drombeg Stone Circle is set on a hillside in rural West Cork about 1-½ miles east of Glandore. Dating back over 2,000 years, the stones stand sentinel over the countryside with distant views of the ocean. Thirty feet in diameter, the seventeen stones have a flat altar stone, which is lit by the rays of the setting sun on the winter solstice every year.

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Michele has done and seen it all in Ireland. Specializing in Ireland for almost 40 years, she is one of the foremost Ireland travel experts in the United States. She writes guidebooks and blogs about Ireland, creates custom Ireland itineraries and dispenses free advice on her Ireland Travel Forum. Michele's Tips | Website

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