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…
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Carrowmore Dolmen
Carrowmore Dolmen in County Sligo is one of Ireland's major megalithic sites, along with Poulnabrone Dolmen (Co. de Clare), and Brownshill Dolmen…
Carrowkeel Cairns
Carrowkeel Cairns is a group of Neolithic tombs in southern County Sligo. It is one of the four largest prehistoric cemeteries in…
The Beltany stone circle
Do you like prehistoric stone circles? Then the Le Beltany stone circle is just what you need! Made up of some sixty…
Queen Maeve’s Tomb
Visiting Sligo? Don't miss Queen Maeve's Tomb, a prehistoric cairn rich in tales and legends! The story goes that it is the…
The Beaghmore Stones
Beaghmore Stones is a group of megaliths dating from the Neolithic period. Located in County Tyrone, the site boasts a dozen cairns…
Céide Fields
On the north coast of County Mayo, Céide Fields offers an unusual glimpse into the past. Overlooking the Atlantic, beneath a thick…
The Cahergal Stone Fort
The Cahergal Stone Fort is a medieval construction 27 metres in diameter. Impressive with its 4-metre walls, the building resembles the Staigue…
The Meehambee Dolmen
The Meehambee Dolmen is an Irish megalithic portal in County Roscommon. Dating back to around 3,500 BC, it will impress you with…
Aughlish
Aughlish is a Bronze Age megalithic complex comprising 6 stone circles and 2 alignments. The site is easy to reach and ideal…
Clochan na Carraige
Clochan na Carraige is an archaeological site on the island of Inishmore in the Aran Islands. Just a 5-minute walk from the…
Timoleague Abbey
Timoleague Abbey is an ancient Irish monastery located in the town of Timoleague in County Cork. Located not far from the village…
Turoe stone
Do you like megaliths and Celtic engravings? You'll love the Turoe Stone! Located in the village of Bullaun in County Galway, the…
The Mountsandel Fort
Mountsandel Fort is a prehistoric Irish fort in County Derry. Dating from the Mesolithic period, it takes the form of a grassy…
The Kilclooney Dolmens
Want to see 2 dolmens? The Kilclooney Dolmens are well worth a visit. Located behind the church in the village of Kilclooney,…
The Wood Quay
Wood Quay is a Viking archaeological site in Dublin. This is an old wooden bridge on stilts, which once ran alongside the…
The Ballynoe Stone Circle
The Ballynoe Stone Circle is a stone circle in the village of Ballynoe, County Down, Ireland… Dating from the Neolithic period, these…
Tibradden
Do you love colourful archaeological remains? Don't miss Tibradden, a superb open cairn just south of Dublin. A must-see, with its stones…
Knocknakilla
Knocknakilla is a vast megalithic complex located between the villages of Macroom and Millstreet, County Cork. Over 3,500 years old, the site…
Woodstown
Woodstown is a Viking archaeological site located less than 6km from the town of Waterford. Considered a major site in Ireland, it…
Dunbeg Fort
Dunbeg Fort (Dun Beag in Irish Gaelic) is a prehistoric Irish fort on the Dingle Peninsula. As impressive as it is interesting,…
The Dolmen of Drumanone
The Drumanone dolmen is one of the most important in Ireland, along with the Poulnabrone dolmen (Co. de Clare). It dates back…
Labbacallee wedge tomb
The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb is a rather atypical megalithic site in Ireland. Considered the largest prehistoric tomb of its time, it lies…
Aghanaglack
Don't let the strange name fool you! Aghanaglack is a superb archaeological site in County Fermanagh, set deep in the forest on…