From the Garda station in the centre of Ballina take the N59 south towards Crossmolina. Turn left onto the N26 heading south (this is still inside Ballina). After 400m you will see a road to the right, just before the train depot, sign-posted 'The Dolmen'. Obviously follow this road. After 500m you will see another sign - 'The Dolmen' on the right. There is plenty of parking here. Go through the gate and walk 50m up the path.
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Curiously signposted 'The Dolmen' as if there is only one on the planet, this is not a 'dolmen' but a kist. The massive 2m square, 1m thick capstone rests on three stones forming three sides of the square chamber. A fourth stone (probably the fourth side) lies 5m away.
The location offers unparalleled views of the railway freight yard below. On one side of the capstone are what seems to be a perfectly arranged hexagon of cup marks, but these are simply where a sign used to be attached to the it.
I met two American couples here who were heading back home. They had been all over Donnegal and Sligo and seen some great places, such as Carrowkeel and Creevykeel (County Sligo). I'd like to say "hi" to them, as they'll probably be checking up on this page. Hope you had a good trip home.
