Nature & The Land
Rewilding Ireland
Have you ever heard people mention the phrase ‘Rewilding Ireland’? Did you know that thousands of years ago Ireland was 80% covered in forest? And most of this was made up of native deciduous trees Read more…
History & Archaeology
Leac an Scail Dolmen
The Leac an Scail Dolmen (Stone of the Warrior/Hero) I have to say, I’m yet to find a more impressive ‘off the beaten track’ portal tomb than this stunning site in County Kilkenny. Located in Read more…
Nature & The Land
The Winter Solstice
Grianstad an Gheimhridh – The Winter Solstice In the Irish language the word for the solstice is “An Grianstad”, which translates as “the sun stop”. Many of us will stop to reflect this year on the Read more…
History & Archaeology
The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb
You know, for as long as I can remember I’ve always had this sort of odd bias against wedge tombs when compared to dolmens. Dolmens are my all-time favourite type of megalith, and by contrast Read more…
History & Archaeology
The Athgreany Stone Circle
The Athgreany Stone Circle is a place that I have found myself drawn back to again and again over the years, and for good reason. It is a highly atmospheric site, adorned with a hawthorn Read more…
History & Archaeology
The Haunting of Three Castle Head
With the Halloween season now in full swing, I thought I’d share a ghost story about the haunted ruins of Three Castle Head (or Dunlough Castle) in County Cork. The Castle This medieval castle is Read more…
History & Archaeology
Emain Macha
A few weeks back, I finally had the opportunity to make the journey up to Emain Macha in lovely Armagh. This is a place that had been on my list for years, and I can Read more…
History & Archaeology
The Drombeg Stone Circle
Not too long ago I had the pleasure of visiting the breathtaking Drombeg Stone Circle on a quiet and grey morning, just early enough to beat the steady flow of visitors that pass through it Read more…
Myths & Legends
The Cailleach of Loughcrew
Autumn Equinox is upon us my friends, and I hope that wherever you are you’re allowing yourself to pause and reflect on the passing of this celestial event. To mark the occasion I decided this Read more…
History & Archaeology
The Lia Fáil – The Stone of Destiny
If there is one experience that I implore anyone who is exploring Ireland to have at least once, it is to stand at the Lia Fáil on the Hill of Tara and take in the Read more…