Killaclohane Portal Tomb, also known as the “Shrine of the Blackbird”, is an ancient megalithic tomb located in County Kerry, Ireland. It is estimated to be about 4000 years old and was built during the Neolithic period.
The tomb consists of two large upright stones, known as portal stones, which support a massive horizontal capstone. The capstone is estimated to weigh over 40 tonnes and is one of the largest of its kind in Ireland. The tomb is about 3 meters long and 2 meters wide.
The name “Shrine of the Blackbird” is thought to come from a legend that tells of a blackbird that flew into the tomb and never flew out. According to local folklore, the tomb is also said to be the burial place of a chieftain or a king.
