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Cloich Cheann Fhaola

In local mythology, this is the stone where Mac Aneely a local mainland chieftain was beheaded by Balor, the mythological king of Tory Island. A red stain said to be the blood of Mac Aneely can be seen on the stone.

The stone is called Cloich Cheann Fhaola – The Stone of the Head of Mac Aneely. You can read the full story here.

In 1774 Wybrant Olphert of Ballyconnell House raised the stone on a 16ft high pillar. The monument can be found next to CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaola’s pitch.

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You will find plenty of activities and sights in and around the monument (Click on the links below for more details):-