Daithi's Stone

One of the many standing stones in the Rathcroghan area, Daithi's Stone - Coirthe Dearg - is a red sandstone pillar standing on a low mound surrounded by a low bank. This mound is actually a ring barrow and radiocarbon dating of charcoal found beneath the bank provided a date of 200 BCE. The stone reputedly marks the grave of Daithi the last Pagan King of Ireland (405-428 CE). He was a nephew of Niall of the Nine Hostages. After approaching the site from the west, without success, I then tried to approach from the east. Due to the amount of cattle around the mound I abandoned my attempt as I know there is often a bull in this field. We will call back.