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"Long ago, beyond the misty space
Of twice a thousand years
In Erin old there dwelt a mighty race
Taller than Roman spears".
The Celts, Thomas D'Arcy McGeeís

The celts have left deep roots on Ireland, not only handcrafted circles and monuments but legenda that often originate from celtic locations still found on the hills or near the rivers. Near the Neolithic tombs and sacred places hidden trasures are protected by spirits that frighten searchers by assumine hideous shapes. The old traditions of magic and wizardry survived so strongly that still today you can find reverente for holy weels and trees inhabited by the fairies. The Hill of Tara according to tradition was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, the High Kings of Ireland, a sort of Celtic Camelot where the Stone of Destiny is believed to be the at which the High Kings were crowned. Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated over the top of a hill in the middle of hills and valleys. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, lozenge and leaf shapes, circles and radiating lines. Newgrange, older than the Pyramids of Eygypt is a complex of burial chambers inside mounds of about 80 metres in diameter. Into this Ireland of warrior princes and cattle-raids St. Patrick preached the Christian faith in the mid-fifth century, but in a country with a so strong culture even the holy places and objects of pre-Christian Ireland were incorporated into the Christian tradition. The monastery of Clonmacnoise, founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaor, become the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here. On the Irish Far-West, in the Dingle's peninsula, The Gallarus Oratory, was built with a technique developed by Neotlithic tomb-makers.

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  • Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, T-Cairn. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the  main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.
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  • Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, Cairn T is illuminated by the rising sun at the equinoxes. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the  main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.
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  • Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, T-Cairn. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the  main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.
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  • Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, Cairn T is illuminated by the rising sun at the equinoxes. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the  main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.
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  • Meath County. Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound (Site 1) and 17 smaller satellite tombs.  Site 1 is a large mound, about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, and It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. The large mound has been esitimated to date from between 2500 and 2000 BC
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  • Meath County. Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound (Site 1) and 17 smaller satellite tombs.  Site 1 is a large mound, about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, and It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. The large mound has been esitimated to date from between 2500 and 2000 BC
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  • Meath County. Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound (Site 1) and 17 smaller satellite tombs.  Site 1 is a large mound, about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, and It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. The large mound has been esitimated to date from between 2500 and 2000 BC
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  • Meath County. Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound (Site 1) and 17 smaller satellite tombs.  Site 1 is a large mound, about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, and It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. The large mound has been esitimated to date from between 2500 and 2000 BC
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  • Meath County. Knowth is the largest of all passage graves situated within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The site consists of one large mound (Site 1) and 17 smaller satellite tombs.  Site 1 is a large mound, about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, and It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. The large mound has been esitimated to date from between 2500 and 2000 BC
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  • Meath County, Hill of Tara. Hurling is a traditional Gaelic stick and ball game played by teams of 15. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland.
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  • Meath County. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland. In the middle of the Forradh, or Royal Seat, is a standing stone, which is believed to be the Stone of Destiny at which the High Kings were crowned. According to legend, the stone would scream if the would-be king met a series of challenges. At his touch, the stone would let out a screech that could be heard all over Ireland.
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  • Meath County. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland. In the middle of the Forradh, or Royal Seat, is a standing stone, which is believed to be the Stone of Destiny at which the High Kings were crowned. According to legend, the stone would scream if the would-be king met a series of challenges. At his touch, the stone would let out a screech that could be heard all over Ireland.
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  • Meath County. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland. In the middle of the Forradh, or Royal Seat, is a standing stone, which is believed to be the Stone of Destiny at which the High Kings were crowned. According to legend, the stone would scream if the would-be king met a series of challenges. At his touch, the stone would let out a screech that could be heard all over Ireland.
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  • Meath County. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland. In the middle of the Forradh, or Royal Seat, is a standing stone, which is believed to be the Stone of Destiny at which the High Kings were crowned. According to legend, the stone would scream if the would-be king met a series of challenges. At his touch, the stone would let out a screech that could be heard all over Ireland.
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  • Meath County. The Hill of Tara, located near the River Boyne, is an archaeological complex that, according to tradition, was the seat of Árd Rí na hÉireann, or the High Kings of Ireland. At the summit of the hill is an oval hilltop enclosure measuring 318 metres north south by 264 metres east-west and enclosed by an internal ditch and external bank, known as Ráith na Ríogh (the Fort of the Kings, also known as the Royal Enclosure).
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  • Meath County. Newgrange is a prehistoric monument located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built around 3200 BC during the Neolithic period. It has been speculated that it had some form of religious significance because it is aligned with the rising sun, which floods the stone room with light on the winter solstice. Newgrange is also older than Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Giza. It is in fact just one monument within the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne complex, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Meath County. Newgrange is a prehistoric monument located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built around 3200 BC during the Neolithic period. It has been speculated that it had some form of religious significance because it is aligned with the rising sun, which floods the stone room with light on the winter solstice. Newgrange is also older than Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Giza. It is in fact just one monument within the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne complex, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Meath County. Newgrange is a prehistoric monument located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built around 3200 BC during the Neolithic period. It has been speculated that it had some form of religious significance because it is aligned with the rising sun, which floods the stone room with light on the winter solstice. Newgrange is also older than Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Giza. It is in fact just one monument within the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne complex, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Meath County. Newgrange is a prehistoric monument located about one kilometre north of the River Boyne. It was built around 3200 BC during the Neolithic period. It has been speculated that it had some form of religious significance because it is aligned with the rising sun, which floods the stone room with light on the winter solstice. Newgrange is also older than Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Giza. It is in fact just one monument within the Neolithic Brú na Bóinne complex, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Burren, County Clare. Poulnabrone Dolmen is a portal tomb  dating back to the Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC to 2900 BC. It is situated 8km south of Ballyvaughan. The dolmen consists of a twelve-foot, thin, slab-like, tabular capstone supported by two slender portal stones, which lift the capstone 1.8m from the ground, creating a chamber.<br />
The tomb was likely a centre for ceremony and ritual until well into the Celtic period or it may have served as a territorial marker in the Neolithic landscape.
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  • Burren, County Clare. Poulnabrone Dolmen is a portal tomb  dating back to the Neolithic period, probably between 4200 BC to 2900 BC. It is situated 8km south of Ballyvaughan. The dolmen consists of a twelve-foot, thin, slab-like, tabular capstone supported by two slender portal stones, which lift the capstone 1.8m from the ground, creating a chamber.<br />
The tomb was likely a centre for ceremony and ritual until well into the Celtic period or it may have served as a territorial marker in the Neolithic landscape.
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  • Kilclooney dolmen.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Ring of Kerry. Staigue Forta stone ringfort. The fort is thought to have been built during the late Iron Age, probably somewhere between 300 and 400 AD, as a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king.
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Caherconnell Fort is an ancient and exceptionally well-preserved Celtic stone ringfort (500 to 1500 CE) in the Burren.<br />
From summer 2010, Caherconnell has been home to an archaeological field school where students can learn archaeological techniques from leading archaeologists
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  • Meath County, Kastlekeeran village. The Blesse Drinking Well it is believed to have curative powers and pilgrims attach a piece of personal clothing to a bush near the well. These popular beliefs still connect the Christianism to the pre-christian religions connected to the water.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Kilclooney, country landscape.
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  • Celtic roots inspired mural in the city center, Fight between a Greek (left) and Celtic (right) warrior.
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  • Celtic roots inspired mural in the city center. Medb (or Maeve) was the queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology
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  • Celtic roots inspired mural in the city center. Medb (or Maeve) was the queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology
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  • Mayo County. Westport, mural remembering traditional Celtic civilisation.
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  • Paul Rodgers with the portrait of his father, one of the most popular "Kings of Tory". Tory is the last of the small and isolated Irish island where survives this Celtic heritaget of "chieftain" choosen by local people to resolve local problems.
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  • Dingle peninsula: Fahan prehistoric village near Slea Head
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  • Dingle peninsula. Slea Head, the very western most cape of Ireland.  The movie "Ryan's Daughter," was filmed on the Dingle    Peninsula.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, view from the cathedral of Temple Finghin with a fully intact round belltower. In the back the Shannon river.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Dunfanagy.
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  • Gartan, It is best known for being the birthplace of Columba, one of the three patron saints of Ireland and one of the most revered saints in the Christian world. Here he founded a monastery in 521. The remains of St. Columba's Church,.
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  • Gartan, It is best known for being the birthplace of Columba, one of the three patron saints of Ireland and one of the most revered saints in the Christian world. Here he founded a monastery in 521. The remains of St. Columba's Church,.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Buncrana, the scenic Grianan of Aileach fortress on the top of a hill. In the oldest times was Dagda's god sanctuary, after a O'Neill chieftains stronghold.
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, the transept with the "Doorty Cross".
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  • Dingle peninsula. Kilmalkedar monastery, an ogham stone. Ogham is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the Old Irish language. Founded in the seventh century, Kilmakedar is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres. The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses. It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century. Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements. Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636. He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Riasc Monastic Settlement, the ruins of a 6th-century monastery. The Mainistir Riaisc is home to at least 10 cross-inscribed slabs, the most impressive of which is the Reask Stone decorated with spiral designs and carved with the initials DNE, short for the Latin Domine ("Lord").
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the South Cross.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, The North Cross. Only the shaft and base survives. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Wicklow County, Glendalough monastery.
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  • Wicklow County, Glendalough monastery.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The church's main door.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Burren, Dysert O'Dea monastery. Founded by St Tolla, the round tower has been destroyed by Cromwell's artillery. The High Cross with St Tolla's image.
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  • Kilfenora cathedral, the transept with the "Doorty Cross".
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Burren, Kilmacduagh monastery near Gort, obne of the most important monastic complex of Ireland.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Domenican Priory of Kilmallock.
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  • Burishoole Abbey ruins near Newport. Like others Irish monasteries has been destroyed by Cromwell’s army.
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  • Mayo County. Burishoole Abbey ruins near Newport. Like others Irish monasteries has been destroyed by Cromwell’s army.
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  • Clonmacnois, County Offaly. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaor. The strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Tory Island harbour. The Tau Cross, one of the two survived in all Ireland, is what remains of the monastery founded by St Columba.
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  • Clonmacnoise, The North Cross. Only the shaft and base survives. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaor. The strategic location of the monastery helped it become a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many of the high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, the Cross of the Scriptures with wikings warriors. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnois, County Offaly.The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Meath County, Kastlekeeran village. The Blesse Drinking Well it is believed to have curative powers and pilgrims attach a piece of personal clothing to a bush near the well. These popular beliefs still connect the Christianism to the pre-christian religions connected to the water.
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  • Clonmacnoise. In the background Temple Hurpan (left) and Temole Melaghlin (right). The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, replica of the North Cross. In the back the O'Rourcke's roundtower and the Shannon river. Only the shaft and base survives. In the back the O'Rourcke's Tower and the Shannon river. The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by St Ciarán and became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Clonmacnoise, replica of the Cross of the Scriptures. In the back the cathedral (left) and the Temple  Doolin (right). The monastery of Clonmacnoise was founded between 545 and 548 by Ciarán Mac a tSaorand became a major centre of religion, learning, craftsmanship and trade by the 9th century and together with Clonard it was the most famous in Ireland, visited by scholars from all over Europe. Many high kings of Tara and Connacht were buried here.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Dingle peninsula. Kilmalkedar monastery, founded in the seventh century, is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar. ogham stone. Ogham is is an Early Medieval alphabet used primarily to write the Old Irish language,.Founded in the seventh century, Kilmakedar is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry and is spread out over ten acres.  The site contains a church, ogham stone, oratory, sundial, several cross-inscribed slabs, and two houses.  It includes structures built in the Early Christian era through ones built in the fifteenth century.  Although primarily a Christian site, it includes some pagan elements.  Supposedly, it was founded by Saint Maolcethair, son of the King of Ulster, who died at this site in 636.  He chose it because of its proximity to Mount Brandon, a pre-Christian religious symbol, and the pilgrim’s track which leads to Mount Brandon passes through Kilmalkedar.
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  • Dingle peninsula. The Gallarus Oratory, a finest exemple of Christian architecture, with a roof like a ship hull.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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  • Rock of Cashel: a splendid complex of 13th cathedral and assorted monuments, where St. Patrick once preached.
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