In a way, these different accounts about the number of stones in the stone circle lend support to the legend that when the stones are counted, the same total can never be reached. Although the different numbers can be explained by the fact that some stones may have fallen over time, the legend provides a more colourful explanation. The legend states that the stones, which were once dancers, would not stand still long enough, therefore making it impossible to get the same total twice.
The Legend of the Stones
This legend also relates to the origin story of the stone circle, as well as its name. According to local folklore, the stones were once a group of 17 brothers who danced on the Sabbath. As punishment for this, they were turned to stone.
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Firefighters battled a large gorse fire overnight along one of the country’s most scenic mountain ranges.
Carlow-based fire units battled for several hours to extinguish an extensive fire close to the Nine Stones area on Mount Leinster – where an RTÉ transmitter is located.
Driven by strong winds, the fast-moving gorse fire was visible across counties Carlow and Wexford.
A spokesperson for Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service said that despite numerous appeals warning the public not to start fires, a number of individuals continue to intentionally light them on Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains.
“As well as being damaging to plant and animal life, these fires release enormous volumes of smoke, carbon dioxide and other pollutants which are harmful to the atmosphere.
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Firefighters tackling a gorse fire on Mount Leinster on Tuesday night. \ Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters from Bagenalstown Fire Brigade were called out to the remnants of a large gorse fire close to the Nine Stones area on Mount Leinster on Tuesday night.
Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service has said that despite numerous appeals, a number of individuals continue to intentionally light fires on Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains.
A passing snow shower helped firefighters tackle the fast-moving gorse fire, which was driven by strong winds and was visible across Co Carlow.
“As well as being damaging to plant and animal life, these fires release enormous volumes of smoke, carbon dioxide and other pollutants which are harmful to the atmosphere,” Carlow County Fire and Rescue Service said.
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