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17-Mar-2024 Margaret Roddy

Older than St Patrick

Another dreary day so I skipped the parade and went for a walk to Proleek Dolmen.
This Proleek portal tomb is said to be one of the most photographed dolmens in Ireland. Standing at around 3.5 metres, the weighs at least 35 tons.
A local tradition is that if anyone can succeed in throwing pebbles that stay on the top of the capstone, will be married within the year.

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Apostolos Tikopoulos19-Mar-2024 19:30
Fascinating image. V
Liz Bickel19-Mar-2024 06:28
What a great place to visit during your walk. There is so much history in this image. Such a well shot photo that shows both the classic shape; plus, also the pebbles thrown to the top of this portal dolmen.
laine19-Mar-2024 00:02
It looks like a few have tried....it's a fine looking structure.
LynnH18-Mar-2024 01:40
Fascinating! I see loads of pebbles up there! V
globalgadabout18-Mar-2024 00:48
the capstone is massive...what a wise choice to check this out on a damp day, ideal for its brooding presence..
Julie Oldfield18-Mar-2024 00:13
It seems like a lot of people try. It’s incredible it is that old. V
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