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History & Archaeology

Knockmahon Ogham Stones

On Waterford’s Copper Coast in the picturesque village of Bunmahon, the beautiful Knockmahon Ogham Stones stand side by side on a grassy hill overlooking the sea. With their clear Ogham markings and contrasting shapes, the Read more…

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Poulnabrone Dolmen

Tucked away in the magical, rocky landscape of the Burren in County Clare stands what has become the most photographed portal tomb in Ireland – the magnificent Poulnabrone dolmen. It’s easy to understand the fascination Read more…

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Carrowkeel Passage Tomb
History & Archaeology

Carrowkeel Passage Tombs

If you’ve yet to journey out to the Carrowkeel Passage Tombs in Co. Sligo, I must admit I’m incredibly jealous! I would give just about anything to experience these incredible monuments for the first time Read more…

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History & Archaeology

Cú Chulainn’s Stone

Standing proud in a place known locally as the ‘Field of Slaughter’ in Knockbridge, County Louth is the great Clochafarmore Standing Stone (Cú Chulainn’s Stone). The name translates to ‘stone of the big man’, and Read more…

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Cú Chulainn's Standing Stone Clochafarmore
Irish Summer Forest Native Deciduous
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…

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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…

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Leac An Sceal Dolmen Mullinavat Kilkenny
Newgrange Winter Solstice Artwork Painting Shelly Mooney Tales From The Wood
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…

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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…

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Labbacallee Wedge Tomb Inside
Athgreany Stone Circle
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…

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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…

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Three Castle Head Dunlough Castle
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