Beltany Stone Circle from the Bronze Age
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. […]

Photo of Poulnabrone Dolmen Megalithic Tomb by Ben Eubank
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.

Creevykeel Court Tomb
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 […]

Hunters during the Mesolithic Period In 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. […]