Cúchulainn’s Stone, Knockbridge, Co. Louth

According to folklore, this three metre high stone pillar located in a field along the road between Dundalk and Knockbridge marks the place of Cúchulainn’s death. According to legend the great warrior was mortally wounded but wanted to continue facing his enemies. He did not want them to know the extent of his injuries so he tied himself to the large stone giving them the impression that he was standing upright ready for battle. It was only several hours afterwards when a crow landed on his shoulder that they realised that he was dead. There is a bronze statue of Cúchulainn’s last stand located in the front window of the GPO in Dublin. It was unveiled in 1935 as a memorial to the participants of the 1916 Easter Rising.