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Discover the Megaliths in Ireland of Iveragh Peninsula, a handy selection to help you plan your trip to Ireland.
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Visiting Sligo? Don't miss Queen Maeve's Tomb, a prehistoric cairn rich in tales and legends! The story goes that it is the royal tomb of Queen Maeve (or Medb), an important figure in Irish mythology! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/queen-maeves-tomb/">[...]</a>
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Beaghmore Stones is a group of megaliths dating from the Neolithic period. Located in County Tyrone, the site boasts a dozen cairns and stone circles of all sizes. The complex is very impressive! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/beaghmore-stones/">[...]</a>
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Céide Fields is an archaeological site with Neolithic remains of great historical interest. Archaeologists believe it to be the largest Neolithic site in the…
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The Cahergal Stone Fort is a medieval construction 27 metres in diameter. Impressive with its 4-metre walls, the building resembles the Staigue Stone Fort and is well worth a visit! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-cahergal-stone-fort/">[...]</a>
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The Meehambee Dolmen is an Irish megalithic portal in County Roscommon. Dating back to around 3,500 BC, it will impress you with its size and picturesque setting on the edge of the forest! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-meehambee-dolmen/">[...]</a>
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Aughlish is a Bronze Age megalithic complex comprising 6 stone circles and 2 alignments. The site is easy to reach and ideal for a short stroll along the megaliths. A lovely site, which should please fans of Irish history! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/aughlish/">[...]</a>
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Do you like megaliths and Celtic engravings? You'll love the Turoe Stone! Located in the village of Bullaun in County Galway, the Turoe Stone is a granite stone featuring Celtic engravings. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/turoe-stone/">[...]</a>
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Mountsandel Fort is a prehistoric Irish fort in County Derry. Dating from the Mesolithic period, it takes the form of a grassy mound, hollowed out at its center, overlooking the River Bann. A must-see for lovers of monuments steeped in mysterious history! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-mountsandel-fort/">[...]</a>
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Want to see 2 dolmens? The Kilclooney Dolmens are well worth a visit. Located behind the church in the village of Kilclooney, they are still standing after several thousand years! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/kilclooney-dolmens/">[...]</a>
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The Ballynoe Stone Circle is a stone circle in the village of Ballynoe, County Down, Ireland... Dating from the Neolithic period, these 50 upright…
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Do you love colourful archaeological remains? Don't miss Tibradden, a superb open cairn just south of Dublin. A must-see, with its stones engraved with spirals! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/tibradden/">[...]</a>
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Knocknakilla is a vast megalithic complex located between the villages of Macroom and Millstreet, County Cork. Over 3,500 years old, the site includes numerous alignments, stone circles and a cairn. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/knocknakilla/">[...]</a>
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Dunbeg Fort (Dun Beag in Irish Gaelic) is a prehistoric Irish fort on the Dingle Peninsula. As impressive as it is interesting, this fort will captivate fans of prehistoric archaeological sites. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/dunbeg-fort/">[...]</a>
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The Drumanone dolmen is one of the most important in Ireland, along with the Poulnabrone dolmen (Co. de Clare). It dates back to 3000 BC, making it one of the island's oldest dolmens. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-dolmen-of-drumanone/">[...]</a>
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The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb is a rather atypical megalithic site in Ireland. Considered the largest prehistoric tomb of its time, it lies not far from Fermoy and Glanworth in County Cork. A truly magical site, not to be missed if you're passing through County Cork! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/labbacallee-wedge-tomb/">[...]</a>
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Don't let the strange name fool you! Aghanaglack is a superb archaeological site in County Fermanagh, set deep in the forest on the site of an ancient peat bog! This double tomb dates back to the Bronze Age, and admission is free! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/aghanaglack/">[...]</a>
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Do you know the Beal Boru? This prehistoric circular fort (known as the "Ringfort") dates back to the Iron Age, and is located in the heart of County Clare. Difficult to distinguish, it is nevertheless worth the effort, and will undoubtedly fascinate connoisseurs! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/beal-boru/">[...]</a>
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Proleek dolmen is an archaeological site located less than 10km from Dundalk in County Louth. Imposing and majestic, its unique shape attracts thousands of…
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Do you know the Goward Dolmen? It alone demonstrates the talent and skill of Neolithic man in building gigantic edifices! Don't miss it: it's one of the most beautiful dolmens in Northern Ireland! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/dolmen-goward/">[...]</a>
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For lovers of beautiful and magnificent dolmens! The Ballykeel dolmen is one of the must-see sites if you're ever in County Armagh! Very recognizable with its triangular table, the site is magnificent! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-ballykeel-dolmen/">[...]</a>
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The Altar Wedge Tomb is an Irish dolmen located near Goleen in County Cork. The magnificent dolmen was built on a superb waterfront, overlooking Toormore Bay. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-altar-wedge-tomb/">[...]</a>
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The Castlestrange stone is a granite megalith in the grounds of Castlestrange House, County Roscommon. It is unique in that it features engravings in a style known as "La Tène", dating from the Iron Age around 500 BC. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-castlestrange-stone/">[...]</a>
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For lovers of cairns and other prehistoric sites! Creggandevesky is one of these mysterious relics... Set on a hillock in County Tyrone, the area is well worth a visit! With its breathtaking view over Lough Neagh, this site was only recently discovered, in 1960: the tomb was once covered in peat, making it invisible to the local population. With its trapezoidal shape, the site is well worth a visit and will fascinate history buffs! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/creggandevesky/">[...]</a>
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Navan Fort (also known as Emain Macha) is an archaeological site that resembles a large grassy hill... But don't be fooled by appearances: this hill is actually a building, once considered the capital of the kings of Ulster! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/navan-fort/">[...]</a>
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