Ballykeel Dolmen

Ballykeel dolmen dates back around 5,500 years to 3,500 BC! It’s a great example of a tripod dolmen (or portal tomb) and is of the same type as the Legananny Dolmen (that can be seen on our Slieve Croob Whodunit Hunt in County Down) which is only a mile or two from Slieve Croob mountain.

Ballykeel Dolmen was only excavated in 1965 and had to be partially re-erected during excavations in 1965 that had begun two years earlier because the large capstone on top had fallen. Those investigations indicated that the tomb had been previously disturbed and, likely, some items taken – however, it still unearthed three highly decorated ‘Ballyalton’ bowls, hundreds of shards of pottery and some flint tools including a javelin head. High levels of phosphates found on the chamber floor confirm it was used for ancient burials.

This dolmen was at the southern end of a large cairn that measured approximately 10 * 30 metres. Most of this cairn has, with age, unsurprisingly disappeared but two parallel lines of stones can still clearly be seen. When it was originally built it would have had the appearance of that shown in the reconstruction photo below:

Known locally as ‘The Hag’s Chair’, the cairn is associated with the Cailleach, the mythical goddess of Winter. Legend has it that she would fly down from her home on Slieve Gullion to sit on the dolmen at Ballykeel, which served as her throne. Sacred rituals and ceremonies were likely performed here in ancient times.

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Ballymena

Who Bumped Off Brian In Ballymena?

Brian McCarthy has alas been found murdered in Ballymena. Our chief detective is struggling to conclude the case and needs your help to solve this murder mystery. The evidence trail starts near the Museum/Arts Centre building, on Bridge Street, where Brian used to work.
  • The Ballymena Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided murder mystery trail on foot. New launch for February 2025!
  • Investigate Ballymena closely and one finds quite a number of historic places, even if the original Ballymena castle is no more, as it began life as a town around 400 years ago. You’ll see many historic buildings (especially ones with beautiful Georgian architecture on Ballymoney Road), old churches, Ballymena’s very own Pentagon, learn about the history of its shops and markets, read ghost stories… and more!
  • The clue route is almost 1 ½ miles, or about 2 ½ km. It starts/ends at the Mid-Ulster Museum/Arts Centre.
  • This Whodunit booklet is packed with 28 clues to solve and several pieces of extra historical information not seen en route.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is about 2 hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines.

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Caledon

Who Culled Cathy In Caledon?

Evidence suggests that courageous Cathy put up a brave fight for her life, but alas she has been found murdered in the beautiful village of Caledon. We recommend you start your hunt for evidence at the car park on Mill Street as her body was found there, however we think it was likely that the crime was carried out elsewhere.
  • The Caledon Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided murder mystery trail on foot.
  • Caledon, County Tyrone, is a pretty, quaint village with much grand Georgian architecture dating back over 200 years. You’ll see the mill ruins, numerous historic buildings, pretty floral displays… and more! Learn about the mills that were built here, the origins of the village before that, and the development of Caledon and the Alexander family that helped create it.
  • The clue route is almost 1 ½ miles, or about 2 ¼ km. It starts/ends at the car park on Mill Street, shown in the map below.
  • This Whodunit booklet is packed with 28 clues to solve and lots of pieces of historical information.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1 ½ hours, excluding any stops for refreshment. You can extend your stay in the village with a walk along the river… or a delicious scone at the coffee shop on the main street!
  • Accessibility – the route is generally fairly flat, with only moderate inclines… though the Mill Street hill is a bit steeper.

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Holywood

Who Fatally Hurt Harry In Holywood?

Harry Woods has alas been found murdered in Holywood, North Down, and our over-worked investigator needs your help to bring the case to a close. We recommend you start your search for clues at Holywood’s historic priory, as his body was found there; however, detectives think the body was left there to confuse us and believe the murder was carried out elsewhere.
  • The Holywood Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Much of Holywood is designated a conservation area, preserving the grand 19th Century architecture that resulted from wealthy industrialists and merchants moving here after the railway opened in 1848. Along the clue trail you’ll come across quite a number of historic buildings, including of course the ruined priory; the only maypole on the island of Ireland is here too!
  • The route is only 1¼ miles, or about 2 km, and fairly flat too, so perfect for those who don’t want to walk so much. The clue trail starts/ends at the priory (see map below).
  • The Whodunit Hunt booklet is packed with nearly 30 clues to solve as well as several pieces of extra historical information.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is 1½ – 2 hours. Extend your visit here with a refreshment stop at one of Holywood’s great coffee shops, cafes, or restaurants.
  • Accessibility – this is a generally quite flat route, although some streets have moderate inclines.

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Cavan Lakeland Trail

Who Bumped Off Ben From Bawnboy?

Ben McKeown from Bawnboy has been found murdered and our best investigators are struggling to conclude the case and thus need your help to solve the murder. Although his body was found in the Ballinamore Canal, it’s obvious to detectives that he was murdered elsewhere.

RECENT LAUNCH (2nd October)

  • The linear Cavan Lakeland Whodunit Hunt trail starts in outer Cavan and ends in Bawnboy.
  • Enjoy beautiful lakeland scenery while visiting some fantastic historic sites! See an impressive castle and Drumlane abbey, an old folly with a beautiful paranomic view, a ruined church, and solve clues at and around the canal at Ballyconnell. You’ll also visit several historic places in and around Bawnboy including the neolithic Creggin stone, the grim Workhouse with its eye-opening history… and more!
  • 28 clues to solve plus super sleuth clues to spot!
  • The route is 66 km / 42 miles, while the total walking distance across all of the clues is 4½ km / 2¾ miles. This includes a there-and-back walk of 1¼ km to Flemings Folly for one clue, which you could avoid by using one of your clue helps… though you’d miss out on a lovely view.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops and return journey, is 4-5 hours.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found apart from the Flemings Folly walk that has moderate inclines; there are no steps that must be navigated.

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The starting point is in outer-Cavan on the R212 Dublin Road at a car park just to the north of Green Lough in the map below:

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Lower Lough Erne

Who Liquidated Laura In The Lower Lough Erne Area?

Laura Irvine’s body has been found at the shore of Lower Lough Erne but a post mortem confirmed that drowning wasn’t the cause of death. Our investigators have uncovered much evidence but are struggling to tie it all together and thus need your help to solve the murder.

RECENT LAUNCH (23rd September)!

  • The Lower Lough Erne Whodunit Hunt starts at Trory Jetty and ends at the outskirts of Enniskillen. It is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail with a near-circular route.
  • Enjoy beautiful lakeside scenery while visiting a plethora of historic places! You’ll see neolithic sites including a stone circle and strange carved figures, numerous castles, a famine grave, historic sites related to World War II… and more!
  • Almost 30 clues to solve!
  • The driving route is 77 miles / 123 km, with clues spread all around the Lough area; 13 miles of this route is along Lough Shore Road between clue stops at Belleek and Tully Castle. There is about 2¼ miles / 3¾ km of walking in total.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops and return journey, is about 5 hours.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where the clues are to be found, with no steps that must be navigated.

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The starting point is at Trory Jetty on the lower east shore of the Lough, shown in the map below:

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Clane-Maynooth

Who Murdered Maeve From Maynooth?

Maeve O’Mahony from Maynooth has alas been found murdered. Although Maeve’s body was found at Maynooth Castle we’re not at all sure that the murder was committed here and so the evidence trail starts at the Bodenstown Graveyard. We hope you can help us to conclude this ghastly murder mystery.
  • This Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail. It starts between Sallins and Clane and ends at Maynooth… hence the name.
  • You’ll start by seeing the memorial stone of a key figure in Ireland’s drive for independence. En-route you’ll see the ruins of an impressive friary, two sites where monasteries were founded over 1,300 years ago, visit a town that was involved in Ireland’s cotton industry and read about its history, see assorted historical sites in Maynooth… and more!
  • The clue route is only 32 km / 20 miles! There is generally moderate walking for most clues, with approximately 4 km / 2.5 miles in total spread across all of the clues.
  • There are nearly 30 clues to solve. We suggest allowing 3-4 hours to complete this Whodunit Hunt, excluding prolonged refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – once out of the car the terrain is generally quite flat, with only occasional moderate slopes; there are no steps.
  • For refreshments, Clane and Maynooth have a variety of options including bars, coffee shops, restaurants and convenience stores.

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The starting point is shown below:


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Glenshane Heaney Trail

Who Dispatched Dani From Dungiven?

Dani Kelly from Dungiven has been murdered and detectives need your help to solve the mystery around her death. Although her body was found at the Dungiven priory site detectives have strong suspicions that she was murdered elsewhere. The hunt for clues starts at Castledawson, where her boyfriend lives.

RECENT LAUNCH!

  • The Glenshane Heaney Trail Whodunit Hunt starts at Castledawson and ends at Portglenone.
  • This is a self-guided, driving murder mystery trail.
  • This trail’s name comes from the spectacular pass that the route traverses, and the famous poet Seamus Heaney who was born near the starting point. As well as beautiful scenery you’ll visit numerous historic sites including the Seamus Heaney Homeplace, Dungiven Priory, a ruined church with a rare structure, visit a forest park, find out about a highwayman from the area… and more!
  • Over 30 clues have been squeezed into this Whodunit Hunt in a booklet containing several bits of additional historical information!
  • The clue route is 57 miles / 92 km. There is a moderate 2¼ miles / 3½ km of walking, spread across all clue stops.
  • The recommended time to solve this murder mystery, excluding refreshment stops, is likely to be about five hours.
  • Accessibility – it is generally flat where most of the clues are to be found, though there are some inclines where sensible shoes are recommended.

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The starting point is in Castledawson, at the roadside car park beside the Moyola river bridge:

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Derry City

Who Destroyed Deirdre In Derry?

Deirdre Moore has been found murdered in the historic walled city of Derry and we desperately need your help to solve the murder. Although the remains of Deirdre’s body were found near the Guildhall, we believe this was not where the murder was committed. The trail starts on the other side of the Peace Bridge, near where Deirdre lived.
  • The Derry City Whodunit Hunt is a self-guided, walking murder mystery trail.
  • Discover a wealth of history in this unique place, one of the best preserved walled cities in all of Europe! You’ll cross the Peace Bridge, visit the Guildhall with its impressive pipe organ, and then explore much of the city walls (and beyond) to see numerous historic and varied sites. You’ll see the cathedral, huge cannons, grand architecture, read ghost stories… and more!
  • This Whodunit Hunt is jam-packed with over 30 clues to solve! The booklet also contains several pieces of extra historical and tourist information.
  • There are a number of guided tours around Derry (usually in groups with a guide), and all have their merits. However, if you want a really affordable self-guided tour with a murder mystery theme that you can do at your own pace then we think ours is hard to beat! Our Whodunit trail even takes you to historic places beyond the city walls and packs in a plethora of varied sights in the city! We don’t dwell on the history of ‘The Troubles’, though – we wanted to keep our trail a bit more light-hearted.
  • The recommended time for this murder mystery is about 3 hours, excluding refreshment stops.
  • Accessibility – we don’t feel this particular Whodunit Hunt is suitable for people with mobility issues owing to steps to navigate and inclines for some clues.

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The starting point is on the south side of the river beside the Bakery Ebrington, shown in the map below, with free parking nearby. The route ends near the Guildhall.

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