Early Christian Period
Exploring the Enigmatic Round Towers of Ireland
Round towers are a distinct architectural feature of Ireland, and their origins and purpose have fascinated scholars and historians for centuries.
Monuments
18th Century Period
Kilmainham Gaol: Icon of Irish Independence and Rebellion
Kilmainham Gaol is a historic Dublin prison. Built in 1796, it housed political prisoners, including leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising. […]
Medieval Period
Donegal Friary is founded
Donegal Friary is in Donegal town, on the water’s edge at the entrance of the harbor. The O’Donnell clan built the Friary in 1474 with support from the Franciscan order.
Early Christian Period
Ray Church is Founded
Just outside Falcarragh village in the parish of Raymunterdoney, Donegal, the ruins of Ray church can be found. Located beside the River Ray the ruins contain a large High Cross. It was also the site […]
Early Christian Period
Cooley Monastery & High Cross
Cooley monastery is located in a small field outside of Moville town in County Donegal. Its a site of important historical significance and what looks to be an old graveyard, it’s actually one of the […]
Early Christian Period
Monasteries In Ireland: Pillars of Spirituality and Learning
Irish monasteries were centers of religious, cultural, and intellectual life during the early medieval period. Established from the 5th century onwards by influential figures like Saint Patrick, these monastic communities became havens for spirituality, scholarship, […]
Ancient Period
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, it was a seat of power for the Northern Uí Néill dynasty. […]
Ancient Period
Beltany Stone Circle: A Bronze Age Mystery
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. […]
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
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 […]