Ancient ireland

Uragh Stone Circle is a neolithic stone circle near Gleninchaquin Park. Situated near Lough Inchiquin, it consists of five megaliths. The largest stone is ten feet high and the circle is eight feet in...

Here's what you need to know about the Grianan of Aileach, the impressive 'Sun Temple' of Donegal.

Ancient Ireland, Scotland and England had a fantastic folk religion that has been classed as Celtic. The way into understanding these religions is through the Druids.

Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? In this Letter from Ireland we look at the Tribes of Ireland in 1150. Join us as we take a tour off the kingdoms at this time and the surnames associated with them.

On a hilltop about a mile from Doagh is a Bronze Age whinstone megalith known as The Holestone. Couples used to promise marriage by clasping hands through the hole in the stone, a convention that can...

It’s difficult to narrow down the list, but we think these are the most beautiful places in Ireland.

The ultimate guide to Waterford, Ireland - everything you must see and do on a week in this lush, ancient part of Ireland. #waterford #ireland #adventure #travel #wanderlust

One of Dublin's best day trips: Glendalough Monastic Site Day trips from Dublin As we’ve said before, in previous posts, we really love Ireland and we’re very lucky to have such beauty on our doorstep. Even if you don’t wander too far from Dublin it’s easy to find gorgeous scenery. Ca

Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, an ancient Irish site, is a hidden gem on par with the famous burial sites at Newgrange and Tara.

The early history of Ireland has long been shrouded in mystery. But a new study of the DNA of the ancient Irish has cast some light into the darkness. The first headline is that Ireland's first farmers originated in the Middle East. The second headline is that all those stone rings and tombs that we associate with Ireland appear to have nothing to do with the Celts.