Exploring the Enigmatic Roundtowers of Ireland
Roundtowers are a distinct architectural feature of Ireland, and their origins and purpose have fascinated scholars and historians for centuries. These tall, cylindrical structures are…
Roundtowers are a distinct architectural feature of Ireland, and their origins and purpose have fascinated scholars and historians for centuries. These tall, cylindrical structures are…
Donegal Friary is in Donegal town, on the water’s edge at the entrance of the harbor. The O’Donnell clan built the Friary in 1474 with…
Just outside Falcarragh village in the parish of Raymunterdoney, Donegal, the ruins of Ray church can be found. Located beside the River Ray the ruins…
Cooley monastery is located in a small field outside of Moville town in County Donegal. Its a site of important historical significance and what looks…
Grianán of Aileach is a stone ringfort located in County Donegal. Measuring 23 meters in diameter its walls are 3.9meters thick and 5 meters high,…
Creevykeel Court Cairn was built during the Bronze Age period in Ireland and is located in today’s County Sligo. It’s a massive ancient monument that…
Beltany Stone Circle is located outside the town of Raphoe in County Donegal. It is made up of 64 large stones that enclose a low…
Poulnabrone dolmen is located in the Burren in County Clare and is one of the finest dolmens (single-chamber megalithic tomb) found in Ireland dating from…
It was during the Neolithic period that megalithic monuments began to appear in Ireland. Standing stones, stone circles, enormous graves, and monuments are evident throughout…