Food Recipes
How To Make Irish Vegetable Farmhouse Broth
The traditional Irish vegetable farmhouse broth is a substantial meal in one. […]
Ancient Period
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 the country.
Ancient Period
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) found in Ireland dating from the Neolithic period, approx built in 3200BC.
Ancient Period
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 be the burial site of the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht.
Culture
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 (Gaelg) and like them is descended from Primitive Irish through Old Irish.
Ancient Period
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 of prehistoric Ireland.
Ancient Period
Creevykeel Court Cairn
Creevykeel Court Cairn is a well-preserved Neolithic tomb in County Sligo, Ireland, dating back to around 4000–2500 BC […]
Ancient Period
The Neolithic Period In Ireland
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. […]
Ancient Period
Niall Of The Nine Hostages
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.
Ancient Period
High Kings of Ireland
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.
Ancient Period
The Mesolithic Period In Ireland
The Mesolithic Period in Ireland (c. 8000–4000 BCE) featured hunter-gatherer communities using flint tools, fishing, and settling near rivers and lakes. […]
Ancient Period
History Of Ancient Ireland
We begin our story of Irish history with Ancient Ireland which dates back to approximately 10,500 BC, the Palaeolithic period.