Magh Adhair
Magh Adhair is a former inauguration site and place of archaeological significance located near the village of Quin, County Clare, in Ireland. Traditionally known as the place in which the kings of Thomond were installed, most notably the O'Briens, the site itself consists of numerous monuments, including a mound, standing stone, fulacht fiadh and a bullaun stone.
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ring barrow in Ireland
- Also known as: “Cregnakeeroge Fort” and “Magh Adhair Inauguration Site”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb.
Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb
Archaeological site
Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave… Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb is situated 2 km southwest of Magh Adhair.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quin and Tulla.
Quin
Village
Tulla
Village
Spancill Hill
Locality
Magh Adhair
- Categories: tumulus, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: County Clare, Munster, Shannon Region, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
52.84126° or 52° 50′ 29″ north
Longitude
-8.8288° or 8° 49′ 44″ west
Open location code
9C4HR5RC+GF
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Polish—“Magh Adhair” goes by many names.
- German: “Magh Adhair”
- Polish: “Magh Adhair”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Caherlohan GAA Training Pitch and Clare GAA Centre of Excellence.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Fast Fit Tyres and G.A.A. Parking.
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Worth a closer look: Ennis and Burren.
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