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
Cashel of The Kings
The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most spectacular historic sites, a prominent limestone outcrop which rises up from the plains of County Tipperary. Also known as Cashel of the Kings, it is one … Read More
Emain Macha – Royal Site of Ulster
The Province of Ulster derives its name from an ancient Irish tribe known as the Ulaid. Built during the 1st Century BC, Emain Macha in Co. Armagh was the ceremonial seat of the Ulaid Kings … Read More
The Bealtaine Fire on the Hill of Uisneach – Royal Site & Sacred Centre of Ireland
One of the most significant dates in the ancient Irish calendar was Bealtaine, the astronomical cross quarter day, marking the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. This year Bealtaine falls on … Read More
Summer Solstice Alignments & Petrified Pipers – Athgreany Stone Circle, Co. Wicklow
Athgreany Stone Circle is definitely one of my favourite circles. Better known as the Pipers Stones, it is one of 5 Irish stone circles that are called by that name. However, Athgreany is thought to … Read More
Cloch á Bhíle: The Stone of the Sacred Tree
Said to have been used as an inauguration stone for the kings of Munster, the Cloch á Bhíle (Stone of the Sacred Tree), lies within 100m of the Grange Lios Stone Circle in Co. Limerick. … Read More
The Hill of Tara – Inauguration site of Ireland’s High Kings
The Hill of Tara: the traditional inauguration site and political seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. A wealth of history and legend associated with the site makes it one of Ireland’s premier historical … Read More
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