Caves of Kesh

The Caves of Kesh, also known as the Keash Caves or the Caves of Keshcorran (Irish: Uaimheanna na Céise), are a series of limestone caves located near the village of Keash, County Sligo, Ireland. The caves are situated on the west side of Keshcorran Hill (part of the Bricklieve Mountains) and consist of sixteen simple chambers, some interconnecting.

Caves of Keshcorran
Uaimheanna na Céise
LocationKeshcorran Hill, County Sligo
Coordinates54.0580°N 8.4500°W / 54.0580; -8.4500
GeologyCarboniferous limestone
Entrances16
Cave surveyR. L. Praeger (1901)

The caves have been used by man over several millennia, and it has long been suggested that they were the site of ancient religious practice or gathering such as Lughnasadh.

Excavations carried out in the early 20th century, particularly those by Robert Francis Scharff, discovered significant animal remains. Among others, these included bones of brown bear, arctic lemming, Irish elk, and grey wolf.

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