See the Rolling Sun from Boheh

See the Rolling Sun from Boheh


The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is hosting a guided walk and talk to the Boheh Stone this Thursday, April 18. The event is open to anyone interested in Mayo’s pre-historic culture and the phenomenon known as the Rolling Sun.
Every year, on April 18 and August 24, the sun appears to roll down north face of Croagh Patrick at dusk – a phenomenon that is best viewed from the Neolithic Rock of Boheh (or Bohea). The rock bears one of the finest examples of neolithic rock art in Ireland and Britain, and its carved ‘cup and ring’ motifs are the only known such examples west of the Shannon. It is almost entirely covered in carvings, which also include several unusual patterns known as keyhole motifs.
The stone is the only fixed place in the landscape from which the Rolling Sun spectacle can be seen, and this appears to be the reason that it was chosen by the neolithic artists.
Local archaeologists will join walkers and talk about this site, and (weather permitting) the amazing Rolling Sun will be visible for all to see.
This is a moderate walk of two kilometers. Walkers are asked to meet and register (for a fee of €5) at 7.30pm at Brackloon Community Centre, four miles out the Westport/Leenane road on the left, just after the Liscarney crossroads.
Refreshments will be served at the community centre with a brief talk before setting off for the Boheh Stone. For more information, contact Mairéad or Pat at 094 9360891 or email info@croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com.