Sacred Ground

Ancient sites and pilgrim paths

Holy wells, ancient churches, and pilgrim routes. The Mournes have been sacred ground for thousands of years.

Stories in This Series

3 stories exploring sacred ground. Each one leads to a real place you can visit.

A 40-tonne granite boulder balanced on the hillside above Rostrevor. Legend says a giant threw it from Scotland.

Drumena Cashel has stood in the fields near Castlewellan for 1,500 years. The walls are still shoulder-height.

Downpatrick Cathedral: the burial place of Ireland's patron saint, on a hill overlooking the plain where he preached.

Keep Exploring

Every series reveals a different layer of the Mourne landscape.

Fionn, Faeries & the Mourne Wall

Secret spots the guidebooks miss

Contraband, ponies, and mountain paths

These aren't just tales — they're places you can walk, touch, and explore. Start planning your visit.