CASTLEBOY STANDING STONE I ( THE LIA FAIL, STONE OF DESTINY ) |
PHOTO by Pip POWELL 2008 |
'The Lia Fail' or 'Stone of Destiny' is now situated in centre of barrow but originally beside the entrance to the passage-tomb. It measures 1.55m in height,0.4m in width, and 0.35m in depth with rounded top. It is said that on a clear day 20% of Ireland can be seen from this stone. It is also said that the stone holds magical attributes. |
CO-ORDINATES 53 34' 43.159"N...6 36' 43.725"W |