Baurnadomeeny is a well-preserved, if a little overgrown, wedge tomb tomb, located on the southwest slopes of ‘Motharshliabh’ (Mother Mountain) in Co. Tipperary. It is a shame it is not a more visited site as … Read More

According to legend, the Beara peninsula is the home of the mythical sovereignty Goddess ‘An Chailleach Bhéarra’ (the ‘Hag’ or ‘Old Woman’ of Beara). The word ‘Cailleach’ (literally meaning ‘veiled one’) has a range of … Read More

Dowth is probably the least well known of the three great passage tombs of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It has not been excavated in recent times and appears to be slightly neglected compared to … Read More

The stunning Dún Briste (Broken Fort) Sea Stack stands just off Downpatrick Head in Co Mayo. The stack which stands 45m high and 228m from the shore, is crowned by the ruins of an ancient … Read More

Eightercua Stone Row is located near Waterville on the Iveragh Peninsula in Co. Kerry. The alignment comprises of four stones, the tallest of which is 2.7 m (9 ft) high. It runs for 7.6m (25ft) … Read More

Ballykeel Portal Tomb stands at the western foot of Slieve Gullion in Co. Armagh. With its graceful appearance, it is a classic example of a tripod portal tomb. Its large flat capstone, which is some … Read More

Located at a height of 600 feet on the south slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain in Co. Armagh is this fine example of a Neolithic Court Tomb. As with many of Ireland’s megalithic monuments Ballymacdermot Court … Read More

Loughcrew is one of the great passage tomb complexes of Ireland and another site that is associated with that ancient mythological character/deity… the Cailleach. Located on a low range of hills in Northwest, County Meath, … Read More