Gleninshing portal tomb
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About this place
The Gleninsheen wedge tombs are two prehistoric wedge tombs located in the north central area of the Burren area of County Clare, Ireland. Both are aligned east-west, and there is evidence of contemporary etchings on some of the stone.
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Getting There & Parking
Gleninshing portal tomb is located in County Clare, roughly 30 km (25 min drive) from Galway and 250 km (3h 40m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1498 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Gleninshing tomb (0.5 km away).
Galway30 km
~25 min driveLimerick73 km
~1h 05m driveDublin250 km
~3h 40m drive
Nearest car park
Free
1498 m from landmark
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