Huge erratic stone from the ice age. Estimated to be 50 tons and granite from Scotland where it originated from and moved by the ice over 10'000 years ago.
Legend …
Slieve Foy or Slieve Foye is a mountain on the Cooley Peninsula in Louth, Ireland. It rises to 589 metres (1,932 ft), making it the highest of the Cooley Mountains …
The history of the stone circle isn't clear. Is it an ancient druid meeting place or a 19th century vanity project by the landowner? EIther way, it is an intriguing place to visit, just off the trail.