Showing posts with label Ancient East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ancient East. Show all posts

20 Oct 2020

Haunted Places: The Hell Fire Club, Co. Dublin

The hunting lodge at the summit of Montpelier Hill in the Dublin mountains known as the Hell Fire Club is said to be one of the most haunted places in all of Ireland.

20 Jun 2020

Exploring Ireland's Ancient East: Hook Head Lighthouse, Co. Wexford

This is Ireland's oldest operating lighthouse and the second oldest in the world. It guards the prominent Hook Head, the entrance to the great estuary formed by the confluence of the "three sisters" - the rivers Barrow, Nore and Suir.



19 Nov 2017

Exploring Ireland's Ancient East: Brownshill Dolmen, Co. Carlow

Europe's largest megalithic portal tomb can be found at Brownshill in County Carlow. It is also known as the "Kernanstown Cromlech" and was built by neolithic farmers some 5000 - 6000 years ago. 

 

16 Jun 2016

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.