The Poulnabrone Dolmen
Discover one of Ireland's most famous dolmens, the Poulnabrone dolmen! Located in County Clare, in south-west Ireland, in the heart of the…
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Archaeological sites in County Wicklow: places to visit
Newgrange
In a verdant bend of the Boyne, an immense white mound stands out against the landscape of County Meath. Beneath this almost…
St Fionan’s Monastery
The monastic village of Skellig Michael refers to an ancient religious settlement on theisland of Skellig Michael in Ireland. Perched in one…
Dun Aengus Fort
At the edge of a limestone plateau, the walls of Dún Aonghasa (or Dun Aengus) appear to end abruptly at the Atlantic. No…
Doon Fort
Set on a small island in the middle of Loughadoon, Doon Fort appears almost to float on the dark waters of Donegal.…
Hall of the Red Earl
For lovers of history with a capital H, we recommend a visit to Galway's Hall of the Red Earl. Located near the…
The steps of Skellig Michael
With their uneven stones, dizzying passages and striking views over the Atlantic Ocean, the 618 steps of Skellig Michael offer one of…
The Kenmare stone circle
Head to Kenmare to admire a superb stone circle dating from the Neolithic period! A lovely site, full of mysteries and questions!…
Brownshill Dolmen
Just three kilometres from Carlow, an immense granite slab seems to hover above a meadow. Brownshill Dolmen, also known as Brownshill Portal…
Aileach’s Grianan
The Grianan d'Aileach is a prehistoric ringfort, dating back to the Bronze Age. Its rather impressive size makes it a prime tourist…
Loughcrew Cairns
A few kilometres from Oldcastle, in County Meath, the Loughcrew Cairns form one of Ireland’s most fascinating prehistoric landscapes. Built more than…
The Giant’s Ring
The Giant's Ring is a magnificent megalithic archaeological site! Located in Northern Ireland, in County Antrim, it is one of the region's…
Uragh Stone Circle
The Uragh Stone Circle is a stone circle lost in a grandiose wilderness! Located in County Kerry, it overlooks the Lough Inchiquin…
The Dún Dúchathair
If you're on the island of Inishmore, don't miss Dún Dúchathair, an impressive prehistoric fort! Its walls measure 6 metres high and…
The Cromlech of Drombeg
Drombeg is an Irish stone circle in County Cork. Lost in the heart of the Irish countryside, it possesses an exceptional charm…
The Hill of Tara
Discover the ancient capital of Celtic Ireland: Tara. Situated on a hill in County Meath, it was occupied by Ireland's highest rulers.…
The Caherconnell Stone Fort
If you're not far from the Poulnabrone Dolmen, then we recommend you push on a kilometer to the Caherconnell Stone Fort, a…
Grange Stone
Discover Ireland's largest cromlech at Grange Stone, a gigantic megalithic site in County Limerick! The site measures an impressive 45 metres in…
Glantane East
Glantane East is an Irish megalithic complex located 6.4 km from Millstreet, County Cork. Rather impressive, it includes a dolmen, 2 stone…
The Ahakista Stone Circle
The Ahakista Stone Circle is a stone circle on the Sheep's Head Peninsula. Rich in mystery and legend, it was once a…
Cloghanmore
For lovers of old stones and other mysterious megaliths! The Cloghanmore is one of those atypical archaeological remains whose charm is unrivalled!…
The Dún Eochla
Dún Eochla is a prehistoric fort dating from the Iron Age. Located on Inishmore Island in County Galway, it is open to…
Knowth
Knowth is a prehistoric archaeological site, thought to belong to the Brú na Bóinne complex in County Meath. Dating from the Neolithic…
The Rathgall Hillfort
Rathgall Hillfort is one of those archaeological sites rich in mystery... Built on a hill in the Bronze Age, it consists of…