Magical Places: Cahergall Stone Fort, Co. Kerry

Cahergall is an impressive example of an early medieval stone fort, located in the tranquil landscape of the Iveragh peninsula in Co. Kerry. The name stems from the Irish Chathair Gheal, meaning “the bright stone fort”.

Magical Places: The Grianán of Aileach, Co. Donegal

The impressive ringfort on top of the Hill of Greenan is one of the oldest royal sites in Ireland, its history goes back to the Bronze Age and maybe even further... The structure standing there today is only the reconstructed part of what was once a much larger pre-historic complex on top of this prominent hill.

Exploring Ireland's Ancient East: The Hill of Slane, Co. Meath

This mythical hill in County Meath is steeped in legend and lore - its prominent location and commanding views over the Boyne Valley and beyond made it one of the most important sites in the ancient east of Ireland.

 

Magical Places: Ballymacdermot Court Tomb, Co. Armagh

This neolithic burial site sits on the south-eastern slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain with commanding views over the Plain of Meigh and the ridge of hills of the Ring of Gullion.

 

Magical Places: Nymphsfield Stone Circles, Co. Mayo

The stone circle in the townland of Glebe near Cong is part of a group of four circles known as the "Nymphsfield Stone Circles". The area is full of megalithic monuments and plays an important role in Irish Mythology.

 

Magical Places: St. Brigid's Well, Tully, Co. Kildare

There are many holy wells dedicated to the mythological pagan goddess Brigid and the 5th century christian Saint of the same name. One of them is the well in Tully, outside the town of Kildare - a town with a long history connected to both Brigids. 

 

Along the Wild Atlantic Way: Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co. Donegal

Banba's Crown, named after the mythological patron goddess of Ireland, at the tip of Malin Head marks the most northerly point on the irish mainland. The rugged coast is rich in wildlife, has an intriguing maritime history and offers some of the most dramatic panoramas along the epic Wild Atlantic Way.

 

Magical Places: The Fairy Hill, Carbury, Co. Kildare

Carbury Hill in County Kildare is one of the most important sites in Irish Mythology and history. The prominent hill overlooking the surrounding countryside is also called the "Sidh Neachtain" or "the Fairy Mound of Neachtain", the royal residence of Neachtain, the King of Leinster.

Magical Places: Cong Abbey, Co. Mayo

In the year 627 AD St. Feichín stumbled across a magical spot on the small corridor of land between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland. This island in the woods surrounded by rivers and streams was so enchanting that he decided then and there to built a monastery here. The monastic settlement was to become one of the most majestic Abbeys in Ireland.

Magical Places: The Abbey of the Four Masters, Co. Donegal

The Franciscan Friary overlooking scenic Donegal Bay is best known for "The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland" or the "Annals of the Four Masters" - one of the most important records of the history and mythology of Ireland that was compiled and written down here. 

 

The Battle of Ventry, Co. Kerry

The beautiful stretch of sandy beach nestled in the tranquil horseshoe-shaped Ventry Bay on the Dingle Peninsula is the backdrop for one of the longest and bloodiest battles described in Irish Mythology - the epic "Battle of Ventry".