Kilmovee Heritage Trail Audio Guide
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Encounter megalithic tombs, ogham stones, holy wells and stone forts as you explore the Kilmovee Heritage Trail. Where millennia of Mayo’s memories are written in stone. The quiet village of Kilmovee on the borderlands of Mayo and Roscommon is surrounded by a peaceful landscape full of stone walls and hedgerows. It is a scene that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. However, in these fields and along the quiet boreens, you can find many echoes of the past. Clues that this was a place of significance over centuries and where you might find a story around every corner. This audio guide will introduce you to some of these tales. Discover these tales that span millennia on our Kilmovee Heritage Trail Audio Guide. Together we’ll encounter centuries of stories – from a Neolithic court tomb to famous saints, a medieval cashel and intriguing legends. Throughout the guide, you will also hear from local residents who share the heritage, folklore and traditional Irish music that the village is known for. For the full episode, and for links visit our website at https://www.abartaheritage.ie/kilmovee-heritage-trail/
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