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Gyreum

The Gyreum is a mammoth round structure with 360 degree views of Sligo's famed cairned mountains, and on a clear day one can see spectacular views of lakes and mountains across 4 counties. The structure is 100 ft in diameter and aligned to the dawns & dusks of both the Summer and Winter Solstices when beams of light enter into the central hall. It is a perfect destination for hillwalkers, hikers, cyclists and naturalists. It's wonderfully rural & quiet with a couple of quaint old pubs hidden in nearby hills for your Guinness pitstops!

The Winter Solstice dawn alignment is with our nearest cairned hilltop at Si Lu up on the plateau where the Battle of Moytura took place (the tale which inspired George Lucas's STAR WARS: Lugh Lamh Fhada = Luke Skywalker & Balor of the Evil Eye = Darth Vader). Across Lough Arrow from us is Carrrowkeel 'passage tombs', the oldest of their kind in Europe. The Northwest alignment is with the Summer Solstice dusk at Queen Maeve's "tomb" on Knocknarae and it is her cairn that the Gyreum in its shape mimics.

Gyreum's Sunday SERMONS - when the place morphs into a Church and Christine Clear gives a SERMON on Love Limited to 12 places

The building is available for hire as a specialised ecolodge/ retreat centre / rehearsal space. Dance, theatre, yoga, and new-age groups have all hired it as a rehearsal space or workshop centre. Weddings have also taken place here - both the ceremony & celebration. We're also OPEN YEAR ROUND for individuals or groups of tourists or backpackers. We can accommodate 20 people. The place is comfortable and warm. There are 2 cats 2 charming dogs.

Facilities

Car Parking Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Linen Included
Towels
Luggage Storage
Children Friendly
Guest Kitchen
24 Hour Reception
Common Room
No Curfew
No Lockout
Bike Parking
BBQ Area
Free Car Park
No Smoking
Taxes included in price
Breakfast Not Included
Concierge
Pets Accepted
24 hours check in