Tirnony Portal Tomb

	Tirnony Portal Tomb The picturesque portal tomb at Tirnony stands in a small grove at the side of the road nestled around a tree. The locals have cleaned up around the tomb and have even provided a bench. The tomb takes on a new appearance as you move around it. From the front it looks as though it has had one too many.
Resting on three of the six orthostats the capstone has slipped a little. What makes this tomb special from other portal tombs is the free standing orthostat next to one of the portal stones pictured above, which may suggest a forecourt which may in turn suggest a progression from the court tombs. There are a number of other interesting sites in this locality an example being the sweathouse at Tirkane.
	Situated: From Maghera, County Derry take the road to Killelagh Church, then take the second right (sign-posted). The Tomb is 150 metres down this road on your right. Discoverer Map 8: C 841 017. Last visit July 2006. Google Map. Photo: Jim Dempsey