Brackloon / Drummin – Breac Chluain / Dromainn

Bracklooon Woods

The hilly areas of Brackloon and Drummin present an attractive web of winding, leafy lanes and superb panoramic views which extend across Clew Bay to Clare Island.

Brackloon Wood is one of the last remaining areas of Atlandic oakwood in Ireland.  Many stories about caves, hidden treasure and ancient monuments are told about the wood.  King Connor Mac Neasa and the Red Branch Knights are reputed to have ridden along the adjacent road on their way to the coast.

The ‘cup and ring’ motifs carved into the ‘Boheh Rock’ are the only known such examples west of the Shannon.  They have been dated to the late Bronze Age.

In 1991 local historian, Gerry Bracken, discovered a unique event called ‘The Rolling Sun’.  When standing at the rock, the sun appears to set on the summit of Croagh Patrick and then proceed to roll down  the right hand slope of the mountain.  This event occurs only twice yearly, dividing the year into three equal parts.

Croagh Patrick from Drummin

Natural Features
Bogs
Drumlins
Brackloon Woods
Caves
Diverse Flora & Fauna
Views of Croagh Patrick

Heritage Sites
Boheh Stone
Megalithic Tombs
Ringfort
Fulachta Fia
Holy Well
Standing Stones