Explore more of Ireland’s history and archaeology through my write-ups and photography.
Sheela na Gig, like so much from our mythical past, is a figure somewhat shrouded in mystery. Who is Sheela? There are a few different versions of Sheela. Historically the Irish, and the Irish diaspora, Read more…
Winter Solstice fast approaches, so I thought I’d put together a little post about one of my favourite passage tombs in Ireland – the Knockroe Passage Tomb in county Kilkenny. Kilkenny’s Hidden Passage Tomb This Read more…
There is something very thought provoking about a site that has been reused for different purposes, by wholly different peoples, throughout various periods of its history. And such is the case at the beautiful Altar Read more…
Hidden away amidst the rolling, pastoral landscape of County Carlow lurks a sleeping giant. A hulking, beast-like structure wrought of impossibly large stones, balanced so precisely that they have stood for over 5000 years. From Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
