The Loughcrew Cairns, also known as the Hills of the Witch, are a group of Neolithic passage tombs dating to 3000 BC. The tombs are located on three different hills and Cairn T, one of the largest tombs in the complex, is situated on Cairnbane East. Inside this tomb lies a cruciform chamber, a corbelled roof and some of the most beautiful examples of Neolithic art in Ireland. During the Vernal and Autumn Equinox people gather at dawn in Cairn T to watch sunlight enter the chamber and illuminate the inside of the tomb.

Location: 3km east of Oldcastle. off R163, about 80km north-west of Dublin

Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111

Guided Tours:
Max No: 7  All groups of 10 or more must be pre-booked.

Guides will always be in attendance while visitors go inside the tomb

Leaflet/Guide book: English

Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above

Photography / Video allowed: Yes. Consent required for commercial purposes

Additional Information: The climb to Cairn T is very steep and visitors are asked to wear suitable footwear and to be carfeful. There is no access for visitors in wheelchairs