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Manannán mac Lir Celtic Sea God at Gortmore Viewpoint

Manannán mac Lir Celtic Sea God Gortmore Viewpoint is located right on the Bishop's Road, Limavady by the Binevenagh Loop which is part of the Causeway Coastal Route; place to visit when it comes to Ireland (   • Causeway Coast Road Trip, Northern Ireland...  ). The view extends to Donegal and Islay and Jura islands on the Scottish west coast. Families and individuals can easily hold picnics there and enjoy their day, if the weather permits. Visitors will also be able to view the sculpture of Manannan Mac Lir, a sea God originating from this area. At Gortmore Viewpoint the outline of Binevenagh Mountain and Lough Foyle is quite visible. You will also be able to catch a glimpse of the Magilligan Special Area of Conservation as well as the classic land slips below the cliff line. This path also crosses through the town of Gortmore and continues on through an open field before reaching a small headland. Then, one of the largest sand dune systems in these islands that forms part of Magilligan Special Area of Conservation Binevenagh Mountain towers over Limavady Borough, giving breathtaking views of Lough Foyle, Inishowen and the northern coastline. It is also home to a wide variety of birds including the peregrine falcon. The Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) received its protected area status in 2006. The area's significance is due to its distinct balance of natural, man-made and cultural heritage. Along the extent of the northern boundary of the AONB are some of the widest dune systems and finest stretches of beach in Ireland. Beyond the beaches, the coastal waters around Binevenagh AONB hold a wide variety of marine habitats, a primary food source to many popular sea faring birds. This area also provides a haven for a variety of wild bird population. The Bishop's Road winds along the crest of Binevenagh, offering spectacular views all the way. Some even say that this wild place is where the last wolf was slain in Ireland. Along the road, about a mile away, we can also see the Tamlaghtard Church. The Church was commissioned by Frederick and finished by his architect, Michael Shanahan around 1787. The Statue of Manannán mac Lir The Celtic God of the sea, after whom the Isle of Man is named, is one of five life-size sculptures highlighting the myths and legends of the Roe Valley's cultural heritage. The statue made headlines in 2015 when it suddenly disappeared from Binevenagh Mountain and went missing for an entire month. The monument was created by sculptor John Sutton, known for his work on the popular HBO hit TV series Game Of Thrones (   • Game of Thrones - Binevenagh Mountain - No...  ), had became a popular tourist attraction. The monument featured the figure of Manannan Mac Lir standing in a boat's prow at the top of the mountain. The nine feet monument was later found by a group of ramblers dumped on the mountainside just a few hundred meters from its original spot after a land and air search involving PSNI officers had failed to locate it. The statue was badly damaged and whoever cut it down left a wooden cross with the words 'You shall have no other gods before me' in its place. The artist spent the next six months painstakingly creating a replacement sculpture to be put in the original's place. “It took too much effort because you can see where they tried to saw it off at the beard, the neck and the arms,” said Mr. Sutton. “They obviously went to some effort, but they shot themselves in the foot. I don’t think they realised there would be such a backlash. Everybody was talking about it. They obviously didn’t think it through.” The SDLP's Gerry Mullan said that sculpture was vital for local tourism, "The replacement quickly attracted a large crowd of spectators. Some people might say this is a huge waste of money, but I think it is a vital investment in tourism for the local area. The original one was found with chunks missing from its head and was too badly damaged to be put back. But I am hoping we can use it in the local arts centre for educational purposes. The new one has been reinforced, but I hope those involved in damaging the first one don't do the same again. Tourism is the only real sustainable industry we have in the northwest and this piece of art is vital to help boost that industry. We even had a bus tour come to see the sculpture almost the minute it went back up again." Local people living near Lough Foyle believe Manannán's spirit is released during fierce storms and some even remark “Manannán is angry today”. It is believed that he inhabits the offshore sandbanks between Inishtrahull Sound and Magilligan waters. Historians believe that Mannin Bay was named after him and he is thought to be an ancestor of the Conmhaícne Mara, the people for whom Connemara is named. According to local folklore, one day Manannán’s daughter was caught in a storm while boating in Kilkieran Bay, so to rescue her from the danger she was in, he conjured up Mann Island