The Back Chair Legend
Cairns on north shore, Lough Fergus
Lough Fergus, a serene and mysterious spot in County Clare, Ireland, is home to an intriguing legend about a peculiar stone formation known as the Back Chair. This ancient site, situated on the north shore of the lough, features a collection of cairns, one of which was said to resemble a chair. Locals believed that sitting on this stone chair could cure backache, drawing people to the site in search of relief. The lough itself was also shrouded in mystique, with claims that its water could never boil and was capable of curing diseases in cattle.