Saints Of Ireland: The land of Saints & Scholars
Ireland became known as the Land of Saints and Scholars because of its many monastic settlements and centers of learning.… Read More
Christianity Arrives In Ireland: The Golden Age
The Early Christian period in Irish history was between 400AD and 800AD. Known as the Golden Age, it marked a… Read More
Grianán of Aileach: History of Donegal's largest Stone Fort
Grianán of Aileach is an ancient stone fort atop a hill in County Donegal, Ireland. Dating back to 1700 BCE,… Read More
The Bronze Age Period In Ireland
The Bronze Age period in Ireland dates from around 2500 BC when copper and gold were being mined and smelted.… Read More
Ancient Passage Tomb of Newgrange
Newgrange is as a passage tomb in Ireland that was constructed in the Neolithic period. [...] Read More
The Stone of Destiny: Exploring the Hill of Tara’s Legacy
The Hill of Tara, located in County Meath, stands as one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in… Read More
Poulnabrone Dolmen Megalithic Tomb
Poulnabrone dolmen is located in the Burren in County Clare and is one of the finest dolmens (single-chamber megalithic tomb)… Read More
The Neolithic Cairn of Queen Maeve On Knocknarea
The Cairn of Queen Maeve, located atop Knocknarea Mountain in County Sligo, is a massive Neolithic stone cairn believed to… Read More
Reviving Gaeilge: The Resurgence of the Irish Language
Irish (Gaeilge) is an Indo-European language of the Celtic family. It is very similar to Scottish Gaelic (Gaidhlig) and Manx… Read More
Megalithic Burial Tombs In Ireland
Megalithic burial monuments in Ireland, dating back to the Neolithic period, are some of the most iconic and enduring symbols… Read More