Dolmen of the Four Maols

The Dolmen of the Four Maols is a cist and National Monument located in County Mayo. It is located on Primrose Hill overlooking the River Moy, southwest of Ballina, outside the Road Safety Authority office.

This cist was erected c. 2000 BC. The massive capstone rests on three stones forming three sides of the square chamber. A fourth stone (probably the fourth side) lies nearby.

According to Irish legend, in the early 7th century Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin was King of Connacht. The rightful king, Cellach of Killala, had become a priest and later bishop of Kilmoremoy (Ballina). Four of Guaire Aidne's brothers murdered him; they are known as the four Maols from the Irish word maol, 'bald'. The four Maols were quartered at Ardnaree and then, supposedly, buried on Primrose Hill under the Dolmen of the Four Maols.

 

Address
Ballina, Ireland

Established
2000 BCE