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Downpatrick Head

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Stephen
May 1, 2018
Fantastic views of the Atlantic ocean, cliff edges and also the Dun Briste Sea Stack standing 45 meters high. Downpatrick Head became a lookout post during WWII. You can still see the stone building there today. Another intrigue of the area is Poll Na Seantainne: this is a spectacular blowhole that plummets down to the tempestuous ocean below. While in the area make sure to take the short drive out to visit the Céide Fields Visitor Centre in Ballycastle. The Céide Fields is the oldest known Stone Age field system in Europe. The remains of ancient stonewalls, settlements and megalithic tombs have been preserved here thanks to a protective bog environment
Fantastic views of the Atlantic ocean, cliff edges and also the Dun Briste Sea Stack standing 45 meters high. Downpatrick Head became a lookout post during WWII. You can still see the stone building there today. Another intrigue of the area is Poll Na Seantainne: this is a spectacular blowhole that…
Former Member
July 16, 2020
Amazing sea stack with spectacular views
Karen
January 4, 2020
Incredible scenic aspect! One of Ireland’s most dramatic. Wild Atlantic Way highlight!
Katie And Richard
September 8, 2014
Beautiful seascape,with World War Two lookout post. One of our favorite places, high cliff, blow hole and sea cliffs.
Geraldine
February 6, 2021
Well worth a day trip, not more than 90 min from Enniscrone in County Mayo, Pack a picnic Lunch and enjoy the beauty of Down Patrick Head

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