Knockeen Portal Tomb
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About this place
The Knockeen Portal Tomb is a megalith in Knockeen, County Waterford, Ireland. It is the largest dolmen (portal tomb) in County Waterford exhibiting a double capstone configuration, though it is not the tallest standing stone structure. It is one of the finest examples of a dolmen in Ireland.
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- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Knockeen Portal Tomb is located in County Waterford, roughly 123 km (1h 50m drive) from Cork and 180 km (2h 40m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Sugar Loaf Rock (1.0 km away).
Cork123 km
~1h 50m driveLimerick143 km
~2h 05m driveDublin180 km
~2h 40m driveVideos
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