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
An Chailleach Bhéarra – The Hag of Beara
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: The Place of Darkness
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
Dún Briste (The Broken Fort) – Home of the Crom Dubh
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
The Enchanted Caves of Kesh
The Caves of Kesh, also known as the Caves of Keshcorran, are a series of limestone caves located on the west side of Keshcorran Hill, near the village of Keash in County Sligo. There are … Read More
Oweynagat: Ireland’s Gate to Hell
Within the ritual landscape of Rathcroghan, the ancient royal capital of Connacht, amongst the earthen mounds and ceremonial enclosures, there is an even more ancient place, not made by man. Oweynagat, meaning ‘Cave of the … Read More
Eightercua Stone Row – The Grave of Scéine
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
Dathí – Last of the Pagan High Kings of Ireland.
The Stone of Dathí, sometimes called ‘Coirthe Dearg’ (The Red Pillar) stands on the summit of a ring-barrow mound at the south edge of the Rathcroghan Plateau. It is a red sandstone pillar, standing almost … Read More
The Hag’s Chair – Ballykeel Dolmen, Co. Armagh
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
Ballymacdermot Court Tomb
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
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