Tucked away in the heart of the Sligo countryside lies one of Irelands most picturesque hillsides the caves the Caves of Keash or Keash Caves. Nestled on the mountainside lies 16 openings which can be predimentally seen from the roadside with some interconnecting with each other and forming the Keashcorran Hill.
Whether it be sunrise, day time or sunset you can guarantee a trip to remember, with that said if you can be there for sunset it is truely magical.
- Best time to visit: April – Sept
- Avg. duration of stay: 7 days
- Cost: €
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Visiting the caves of keash
When visiting the caves of Keash there are a few points to remember. Although access is granted this is on private land and full respect must be given to the landowner at all times. The land has sheep roaming around and during lambing season ( usually early March to early May) the walkways and gates are locked and tourists are forbidden. You can check ahead of time to see when lambing season is on the Sports Ireland website for updated details.
So when arriving at the caves of Keash there is a small car park at the base and you can enter through the gate and meander up the hillside to the caves i would allow 20 minutes or so to get to the caves.
Once up the top you can enjoy the cave openings and the impressive views of the countryside, including nearby landmarks such as Lough Arrow and the Bricklieve Mountains and this is perfect to grab a photo or two. This is one of Ireland’s underrated photo spots from just inside the cave.
The area is also known for its rich flora and fauna, with many rare and interesting plant species thriving in the limestone environment.
Location
Located in the tiny village of Cloonagh on the southern end of County Sligo only 10 minutes form the Roscommon border and Roscommon’s 2nd largest town Boyle and just 20 minutes from Sligo’s main town Sligo.
Driving is recommend as its off the beaten track and public transport is limited.
