Archaeology
Map of Megalithic Sites in Ireland
Read more: Map of Megalithic Sites in IrelandIreland is home to thousands of megalithic monuments, from famous passage tombs like Newgrange to lesser-known portal dolmens, wedge tombs, court cairns, and boulder monuments. This map explores how these structures are distributed across the island, revealing striking regional patterns that reflect ancient ritual, burial, and community life. By comparing their spread in Ireland with…
Who were the Selkies in Irish Folklore & Mythology?
Read more: Who were the Selkies in Irish Folklore & Mythology?In the mist-shrouded shores of Ireland’s western isles, the selkie emerges from the silver sea—a shape-shifting seal by day, a human by night. Drawing on mythic encounters, this post explores the selkie’s origins in Gaelic language and legend, its symbolic resonance in heart-ache, homecoming and the liminal space between land and sea, and its lasting…
What are Irish Megaliths? Henges, Cists, Tombs & Circles
Read more: What are Irish Megaliths? Henges, Cists, Tombs & CirclesDiscover the main types of Irish megaliths—from ritual henges and burial cists to iconic passage and court tombs, plus stone circles scattered across the landscape. This guide explains each monument’s form and function, illustrated with key examples like Newgrange and Poulnabrone. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or planning a heritage tour, learn how these ancient…
Hill of Uisneach – Ireland’s Sacred Centre of Myth & History
Read more: Hill of Uisneach – Ireland’s Sacred Centre of Myth & HistoryThe Hill of Uisneach, Ireland’s sacred centre, is a site where ancient history, mythology, and landscape converge. From royal inaugurations to Bealtaine fire rituals, this Westmeath hill has long been a spiritual axis. Discover its role in prehistoric belief, medieval lore, and modern revival as the heart of Ireland’s mythic and ceremonial tradition.
What were the Irish war chariots?
Read more: What were the Irish war chariots?Just as modern cars show status, Ireland’s Iron-Age chariots were powerful status symbols. Explore their unique design, roles in Celtic society, and the legendary race of the goddess Macha.
Irish Celtic Druids: Healers, Judges & Ancient Irish Wisdom
Read more: Irish Celtic Druids: Healers, Judges & Ancient Irish WisdomIrish Celtic druids were ancient Ireland’s elite scholars: priests, judges, and healers who wielded law and lore. This article explores who they were, what roles they played, and why they matter in Irish history and mythology.
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Who is the Irish ‘good god’ the Dagda?
Read more: Who is the Irish ‘good god’ the Dagda?The Dagda, “Good God” of the Tuatha Dé Danann, strides through Irish myth with an endless cauldron, a life-and-death club and a harp that orders the seasons. Fertility, abundance and raw power earn him the title All-Father—yet he is also a wry trickster, lover and skilled druid who shapes the land itself.
What is the Nendrum Monastic Site?
Read more: What is the Nendrum Monastic Site?Nendrum Monastic Site on Mahee Island is Northern Ireland’s best-preserved early-Christian monastery. Founded c. AD 450 by St Mochaoi, its triple stone cashels, unique 7th-century tidal mill and stunning Strangford Lough views reveal a community where faith met engineering genius. Free to visit year-round, it’s a must-see for Irish history lovers.
Ballyaghagan Cashel: Belfast Hills Stone Ringfort Guide
Read more: Ballyaghagan Cashel: Belfast Hills Stone Ringfort GuideBallyaghagan Cashel crowns Cave Hill 275 m above Belfast—a stone ringfort 42 m wide that housed farmers a millennium ago and hides even older flint scatters beneath its walls. Today a short stroll from Upper Hightown Road car park rewards visitors with panoramic views, Iron-Age ambience and a tangible link to the city’s forgotten past.
What is the history of Dunluce Castle and Town?
Read more: What is the history of Dunluce Castle and Town?Clinging to the edge of Antrim’s cliffs, Dunluce Castle has witnessed centuries of storm, siege, and legend. Once home to earls and warriors, its ruins now tell quieter tales — of ambition, collapse, and the shifting tides of Irish history.
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