Ancient Sites Near Carrowcrory

There are many megalithic sites, holy wells and sacred places near where i live, and I will feature some here soon.

Meanwhile enjoy this clip of a couple of them.
Again, the labyrinth is of years ago
and excuse the crackly music at the start.

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