Local Heritage and Historical sites to visit near ArrowRock Hostel
There are over 5,000 archaeological sites within easy reach of the Hostel, here are a few all within reach of ArrowRock Hostel are listed here,follow the links for more detailed information.
Carrowkeel Megalithic Tombs are at least 5000 years old and consist of a series of14 passage tombs, some which you can enter. They are across the lake from ArrowRock Hostel
Ballindoon Abbey was founded by the McDonaghs in 1507. It is built in theMiddle English Gothic Style. The abbey is about 3km north of ArrowRock Hostel.
The Battle of Moytura, a key event in Celtic Mythology, took place on the ridge to the east of ArrowRock Hostel. This legend has inspired such stories as Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Lucas’s Star Wars.
Just 100 mtrs from ArrowRock Hostel is a memorial to local hero Ambrose O'Higgins, father of Bernardo O'Higgins liberator & 1st President of Chile. Ambrosse O'Higgins was born in Ballynary
Known as the Castle of the Curlews Ballinafad Castle was built around 1590 to protect the pass over the Curlew Hills. It is about 10 minutes from ArrowRock Hostel.
