Historical Sites Archives - Daniel Kirkpatrick

Hill of Tara

by Daniel KirkpatrickHistorical Sites April 25, 2024April 25, 2024No Comments

“It’ll be fine. It’s only a misting rain,” I say to reassure my wife, before we ventured into the elements. But barely a few minutes in and I feel that the very gods worshipped on this hill are set on thwarting our visit. My wife was certainly not impressed. I recently visited the ancient site, …

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

by Daniel KirkpatrickHistorical Sites April 8, 2024April 14, 2024No Comments

Every year, for as long as I can remember, I’ve witnessed the celebrations around the 12th July in Northern Ireland in a state somewhere between bewilderment and discomfort. But for me, after visiting the Battle of the Boyne visitor centre, I feel like some part of me has fallen into place, like a piece of …