The Connemara Giant

About

The Connemara Giant is a very well preserved late 20th century antiquity. It is said to embody the God of Connemara. Known locally as ‘The Connemara Giant’ The name Connemara derives from ‘Conn Son of the Sea’ An interesting feature of the monument is the local tale that states if you touch the giants hand (the one holding the stone) you will be blessed with the knowledge of his ancient tribe This continuing tradition is colloquially known as touching the hand of knowledge. And to this day local school kids will touoch the hand to give them luck before an exam.