Brownshill Portal Dolmen

Located just 3km east of Carlow town, the Brownshill Dolmen stands as one of Ireland's most awe-inspiring prehistoric monuments. Classified by archaeologists as a portal tomb, this impressive structure features a massive capstone measuring approximately 4.7m x 6.1m x 2m, resting on two portal stones, a door stone, and a flat slab. The granite capstone is believed to weigh over 100 tonnes, makin...