Listoghil

Listoghil is a Neolithic passage tomb in County Sligo with a circular stone structure featuring a central chamber covered by flat stones. The tomb consists of standing stones arranged in a ring-like pattern, forming an enclosed burial space within a wider complex of megalithic monuments scattered across the landscape.

Built around 5,800 years ago during the Neolithic period, the site demonstrates how early Irish communities constructed permanent burial structures. It was created during an era when similar megalithic monuments were spreading across Europe, showing local construction methods and beliefs about the afterlife.

The name comes from the Irish words meaning 'fort of the hazel' and reflects the landscape that ancient people knew. Walking through the site, you can sense how this place held meaning as both a burial ground and gathering spot for the community.

The site is part of the larger Carrowmore complex with informational signs explaining what you are viewing on the ground. It is best to wear sturdy footwear since the terrain can be wet and muddy, especially after rainfall.

The stone arrangement aligns with specific solar positions at certain times of year, revealing that builders possessed knowledge of the sun's movement across the sky. This astronomical attention suggests the tomb served purposes beyond simple burial, possibly connected to seasonal observances.