Archaeological sites to visit in Ireland ☘️ • Go-to-Ireland.com

The Poulnabrone Dolmen

4.81/5 (1,490 votes)

Newgrange

An archaeological site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A veritable treasure trove that tells us a great deal about Irish prehistory.

4.51/5 (1,480 votes)

St. Gallen Fionan's Monastery on Skellig Michael - © MNStudio

Huts Irish abbeys and monasteries

St Fionan’s Monastery

A historic, isolated monastery sculpted by wind and faith. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was occupied from the 7th to the 18th century!

4.94/5 (990 votes)

Dun Anegus Fort - ©Dive Academy Aran Islands

Irish ringforts

Dun Aengus fort

An impressive prehistoric fort, built on the Cliffs of Inishmore (Isle of Aran). The setting is incredible!

3.82/5 (860 votes)

Irish ringforts

The Doon fort

Lost on an island in the middle of Loughadoon lake stands a magnificent historic building: the Doon Fort. A must-see!

3.15/5 (809 votes)

Archaeological sites

Hall of the Red Earl

An archaeological site in Galway! Take a look at the foundations of one of the city's most historic sites!

4.00/5 (574 votes)

Archaeological sites

The steps of Skellig Michael

No fewer than 618 steps await you in this exceptional location! They were dug out of the rock by monks in the 7th century.

3.54/5 (530 votes)

Stone circles

The Kenmare stone circle

A prehistoric stone circle, once used as an altar for pagan ceremonies.

3.62/5 (328 votes)

Irish dolmens

Brownshill Dolmen

Discover Europe's largest dolmen! A unique megalith still steeped in mystery!

3.00/5 (184 votes)

Aileach’s Grianan

Inishowen Peninsula

4.20/5 (153 votes)

Archaeological sites in Ireland

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