Slaibh Dargan Cairn looking south. The Bricklieve Mountains can be seen in the distance.

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Slaibh Dargan Slaibh Dargan is perhaps the most visually impressive of the peaks, as it has steep valleys, especially on the east, which are visible from a long way off. The cairn is again located on the highest point, some 263 m a. s. l., with fine views on all sides. The cairn on Slaibh Dargan was distured at some stage, and has two large holes dug into the top. The diameter is about 15 meters and the stones are local, probably from the cliff-face just to the east. Slaibh Da Eán is to the east seperated by a 40 m deep valley. This valley is the notch visible from Moytura, which is probably an extreme midwinter moon setting position when viewed from the Moytura cairn, Shee Lugh. Slaibh Dargan also forms a deep notch valley with Aghamore cairn to the north. This notch marks the winter solstice sunrise when viewed from Listoghil at the centre of Carrowmore. Caillí a Vera's House is located on the hill below to the west.

View west from Slaibh Dargan Cairn to Knocknarea.