Brownshill Dolmen
A Neolithic portal tomb about five thousand years old, with a capstone of over 100 tonnes, said to be the heaviest dolmen capstone in Europe.
Brownshill Dolmen stands in fields on the eastern edge of Carlow town and was built around 4000–3000 BC. Its granite capstone is estimated at over 100 tonnes, and one end rests at an angle on two portal stones, making a striking sight. From the roadside car park, it is a five-minute walk along a field path. Admission is free, and it is open all day, making it good for a short stop and photos. It is about 40 km from Kilkenny and can be visited on the way toward Dublin.
Opening hours
All day (free)
Nearby sights
- Duiske Abbey
- Castlecomer Discovery Park
- Dunmore Cave
- Inistioge
- Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
- Butler Gallery
- Kilkenny Castle
- Kilkenny Design Centre & National Design and Craft Gallery