Beltany Stone Circle is made up of 64 large standing stones and dates from the late Bronze Age (1400-800BC). It may have been used for religious rituals and observations of the sun and moon. […]
The Bronze Age period in Ireland dates from around 2500 BC when copper and gold were being mined and smelted. […]
Newgrange is as a passage tomb in Ireland that was constructed in the Neolithic period. […]
The Hill of Tara, located in County Meath, stands as one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in the country.
Poulnabrone dolmen is located in the Burren in County Clare and is one of the finest dolmens (single-chamber megalithic tomb) found in Ireland dating from the Neolithic period, approx built in 3200BC.
The Cairn of Queen Maeve, located atop Knocknarea Mountain in County Sligo, is a massive Neolithic stone cairn believed to be the burial site of the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht.
Megalithic burial monuments in Ireland, dating back to the Neolithic period, are some of the most iconic and enduring symbols of prehistoric Ireland.
Creevykeel Court Cairn is a well-preserved Neolithic tomb in County Sligo, Ireland, dating back to around 4000–2500 BC […]
The Neolithic period in Ireland (4000-2500 BC) marked the transition to farming, with the construction of megalithic tombs, pottery use, and early settled communities. […]
Niall of the Nine Hostages is a legendary figure from Irish history and mythology, said to have been a powerful king of Ulster during the early medieval period.
The High Kings of Ireland is a significant part of Irish history and mythology. They were historical and legendry figures known as an Ard Rí who claimed Lordship of the entire island of Ireland.
The Mesolithic Period in Ireland (c. 8000–4000 BCE) featured hunter-gatherer communities using flint tools, fishing, and settling near rivers and lakes. […]
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