A wide-angle interior shot of a roofless stone ruin in Ireland. A large, rugged stone archway frames the foreground. In the centre, a pointed Gothic-style window looks out onto lush green trees. Two simple wooden benches sit against the weathered stone walls. A bright, rectangular patch of sunlight illuminates the dark, earthy floor in the middle of the room. Green ivy clings to the upper masonry, and the overall mood is peaceful, ancient, and slightly melancholic.

The ruin of the Punkett family church at Loughcrew Estate, Co Meath. I loved the way the sunlight was shining through the window arch onto the ground here!

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Ruins #AncientIreland #StoneArch #NatureReclaiming #IrishHeritage #Wanderlust #QuietMoments

Before the Pyramids: Neolithic Newgrange It was this writer's great good fortune to enter the Neolithic passage tomb of Newgrange and some of its surrounding environs and accompanying museum.Along with nearby Knowth, Dowth and other mounds, ...

Irish history certainly did not begin when the island came into the view of Mediterranean powers...

#AncientIreland #Ireland #NewGrange

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The Bann Disc The Bann Disc was found in March 1939 by men dredging the east bank of the River Bann near Loughan Island, Co. Derry just above Loughan Graveyard. It is a small, slightly convex bronze disc that measu...

A little bit of Ancient Irish archaeology...

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A vertical landscape shot of the ancient stone monastic site at Glendalough, Ireland. In the lower right, a grey stone church with a steep gabled roof and a small integrated round tower stands amongst green grass. A steep hillside rises behind it, covered in a mix of dark green coniferous trees and patches of golden-brown deciduous trees. Wisps of white mist cling to the top of the ridge under a soft, overcast sky. The overall mood is peaceful, historic, and slightly moody.

The iconic "St Kevin's Kitchen" at Glendalough (though it's not a kitchen, it’s a 12th-century church).

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Glendalough #Wicklow #Ireland #AncientIreland #MonasticCity #ExploreIreland #HikingIreland #VisitIreland

The Council of the Cursed by Peter Tremayne - Books of My Heart       When an important council of church bishops meet in the town of Autun and hosted at the abbey by a Bishop who follows the new rules about celibacy, more than a difference of agreement explodes among the representatives.  Fidelma and Eadulf’s detecting skills are needed once again.  Peter Tremayne has moved the […]

The Council of the Cursed by Peter Tremayne
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A vibrant landscape photo taken on a sunny day at Loughcrew. In the foreground, large, rough, moss-dappled grey boulders sit on bright green grass. In the background, a massive ancient mound made of countless small grey stones rises against a brilliant blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds. The sunlight casts strong shadows around the foreground rocks, giving the scene a rugged, historic, and peaceful feel.

Exploring the 5,000-year-old Loughcrew Cairns on a brilliantly clear day! 🌿✨ These actually pre-date the pyramids!

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #LoughcrewCairns #AncientIreland #IrishHistory #Neolithic #CountyMeath #IrishLandscapes #Megalithic

Dancing with Demons by Peter Tremayne - Books of My Heart       In late 7th century Ireland, a murder of the High King rocks the Five Kingdoms even as a religious war tears through the lands as old pagan ways clash with the new Christianity.  Fidelma has been called upon to investigate and solve the murder before a new High King can be crowned.  […]

Dancing with Demons by Peter Tremayne
#PeterTremayne @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @sophiarose1816 #SundaySeries  #BookReview #SundaySeries  #4Hearts #AncientIreland #Medieval #PoliticalIntrigue
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A vertical outdoor shot of a tall, ancient stone round tower with a conical roof, standing against a backdrop of a densely forested hill. In the foreground, dark, leafless tree branches frame the scene. To the left of the tower, a soft, multi-coloured rainbow arcs down through the trees. The foreground features a green grassy field and a low stone wall. The lighting is soft and slightly moody.

They say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but honestly, the view at Glendalough is treasure enough. 🌈 Caught this lucky moment beside the ancient round tower today.

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Glendalough #Wicklow #Ireland #Rainbow #AncientIreland #VisitWicklow #Nature

The past and the present, side-by-side: The calf in the ancient Stone Circle at Grange, County Limerick. Follow the link to acquire this. #ancientIreland #irishart #orlaclancycontemporaryart
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In the middle of nowhere sits the ruins of a tiny little one room house.
To the side of the house sits an ancient wedge tomb, dating back thousands of years.
#history #ancienthistory #ancientireland #burialtomb #dolmen #wedgetomb #alongforgottentime #theburren #clare #ireland #myland_myhistory

New video out on the winter solstice and belief in ancient/pre-Christian Ireland. Hope you enjoy it and happy solstice to everyone tomorrow.
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#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #IrishPrehistory #AncientIreland #Archaeology #PrehistoricIreland

New Study Debunks Theory of “Incestuous Royalty” Ruling Ancient Ireland Evidence from Newgrange suggests ancient Ireland was more egalitarian than once believed, with no clear signs of a ruling elite despite the discovery of an incest-born individual in the tomb. New research...

New Study Debunks Theory of “Incestuous Royalty” Ruling Ancient Ireland #Science #Culture #AncientIreland #RoyaltyHistory #CulturalStudies

Hi everyone,
New video now out. It is on the enigmatic Seefin passage tomb in the Wicklow mountains. A difficult place to get tom but a fascinating place.
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#HistoryDocumentary #wicklow #passagetomb #irishhistory #archaeology #ancientireland

A tall, grey, historic stone round tower stands in a lush green field under a partially cloudy blue sky. The tower is surrounded by green trees and a hillside covered in dense green foliage. A stone wall separates the tower from a grassy field in the foreground, where several gravestones are visible on the right. A single sheep is grazing on the grass near a large tree on the left. The scene is well-lit and appears to be a sunny day.

Glendalough's Iconic Round Tower. #irelandtravel #visitireland #discoverireland #irishhistory #glendalough #wicklowmountains #historicalplace #ancientireland #roundtower #irishculture #irishheritage #exploreireland #travelireland #smartphonephotography #photography

when you walk in the footsteps of neolithic ancestors on the Bricklieve Mountains at Carrowkeel #sligo #ancientireland

A low-angle shot shows a vaulted stone corridor underneath Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. The corridor has rough-hewn stone walls and a matching ceiling, with a clean stone floor. Two black wrought iron gates are open in the foreground, inviting the viewer deeper into the scene. A large wooden door is visible at the end of the corridor, bathed in a warm light from a single bulb. The light casts long, dramatic shadows across the floor.

Cryptography. #dublincity #christchurchcathedral #cathedralcrypt #irishhistory #medievalireland #historicalbuilding #stonearchitecture #dublinheritage #discoverdublin #undergrounddublin #ancientireland #travelireland #smartphonephotography #photography

If anyone is in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland for the next couple of weeks, this is one of two of mine included in the Kenmare Windows exhibition, part of Kenmare Arts Festival. The calf in the ancient Stone Circle at Grange, County Limerick. #ancientIreland #irishart #orlaclancycontemporaryart

A brown horse with a star on its forehead in an enclosure in County Sligo, Ireland.

An ancient flat topped stone tomb surrounded by a green field with a walking path in County Sligo, Ireland

A flat topped ancient stone tomb in county Sligo, Ireland

Stone circle with an ancient tomb in County Sligo Ireland. There is lush green grass all around.

Friday Ireland timeline cleanse.
Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery in County, Sligo. It was built in the 4th Millennium B.C. during the Neolithic Age. Also a pic of a beautiful horse that we encountered on our hike to the burial mounds.
#Ireland
#Irelandscenery
#ancientIreland

A weathered, lichen-covered stone cross stands prominently in the foreground, with its rough texture and patterns clearly visible. In the blurred background, a vibrant green field stretches towards a distant, lush green mountain range under a cloudy sky. A low stone wall is also visible in the mid-ground. The image has a historical and serene feel.

Ancient Cross. #IrishCross #StoneCross #AncientIreland #IrishHeritage #HistoricalSite #CelticCross #IrishLandscape #Rurallreland #GreenLandscape #Historiclreland #EmeraldIsle #smartphonephotography #photography

Kerbstone 15: Ireland’s Ancient Stone of Secrets What if a single stone held the key to unlocking the mysteries of a 5,000-year-old civilization? Deep in Ireland’s Boyne Valley, at the ancient site of Knowth, lies Kerbstone 15 — a seemingly simple slab of stone that may hold profound insight into the Neolithic mind. Far from ordinary, this weathered megalith is etched with intricate carvings: a central cupmark with 20 radiating lines, alongside spirals, arcs, and U-shaped motifs. Is it art? A star map? An ancient calendar? Or something more metaphysical? As part of a ring of 124 kerbstones encircling Knowth's main passage tomb, Kerbstone 15 belongs to the largest collection of megalithic art in Europe. And while scholars continue to debate the meaning of its carvings, one truth remains: these stones offer a rare glimpse into a pre-literate culture that aligned its monuments with celestial rhythms, the Earth’s energies, and possibly even the cycle of life and death. Kerbstone 15 is not just a rock. It’s a portal to prehistoric consciousness, a sacred relic that still whispers across millennia. #Kerbstone15 #Knowth #BoyneValley #MegalithicArt #NeolithicMystery #AncientIreland #CelticRoots #MegalithicCalendar #StoneAgeWisdom #AncientAstronomy #PrehistoricArt #SacredStones #LostCivilizations #PassageTombs #ArchaeoMysteries #HiddenHistory #WorldHeritageSite See less Comments Phil Glover Wtf 27m Reply Share Nigel Ash No photo description available. 42m Reply Share Rick Royal 🌠 𝗦𝘁á𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿 🌀🧙‍♂️🙏🏼💜🕊️✨ This is a celebrati… See more 45m Reply Share Edited

Kerbstone 15: Ireland’s Ancient Stone of Secrets
What if a single stone held the key to unlocking the mysteries of a 5,000-year-old civilization?
#Kerbstone15 #Knowth #BoyneValley #MegalithicArt #NeolithicMystery #AncientIreland #CelticRoots

Happy solstice.

#summersolstice #irishfolkart #stonehenge #pagan #midsommar #stoneage #ancientireland #celtic #queenofdogshite #irish #mythology #hotgaelsummer

A close-up of a weathered, grey Ogham stone with linear carvings on its right edge, an ancient form of writing, partially obscuring a field of bright yellow gorse bushes under a clear blue sky, set in the Irish countryside.

Ancient Stone Inscriptions. #OghamStone #Ireland #AncientIreland #CelticHistory #IrishHeritage #HistoricalSites #EmeraldIsle #smartphonephotography #photography

A view from inside a dark, stone passage tomb looking out towards a bright opening. The rough-hewn stone walls of the passage are visible on either side, leading to a light-filled exit. The ground inside the tomb is uneven and rocky.

Neolithic Passage to the Light. #SeefinPassageTomb #AncientIreland #IrishHistory #MegalithicSites #CountyWicklow #Archaeology #SmartphonePhotography #Photography

A wide shot shows a large passage tomb situated on a hilltop. The dark entrance to the tomb is visible on the left side. The surrounding landscape features green fields, patches of darker vegetation, and a distant view of rolling hills under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Ancient Mountain Tomb. Approximately 5300 years old. #seefin #seefinpassagetomb #wicklowmountains #irishhistory #ancientireland #tomb #smartphonephotography #photography

A wide shot of a stone passage tomb, Seefin Passage Tomb, on a grassy hilltop under a blue sky with wispy clouds. The tomb is a large mound of grey rocks with a small, dark entrance.

Ancient Mountain Tomb. Approximately 5300 years old. #seefin #seefinpassagetomb #wicklowmountains #irishhistory #ancientireland #tomb #smartphonephotography #photography

A close-up, sepia-toned photograph shows a weathered stone Celtic cross in the foreground, with a spiderweb draped across its left side. In the blurred background stands a round stone tower under a bright sky.

Caught in the Web of Ages. #celticcross #irishhistory #ancientireland #stonecarving #monument #historicalsite #smartphonephotography #photography #ireland

#Burren #VisitClare #PoulnabroneDolmen #PortalTomb #BloominHeather #AncientIreland #FollowForMoreTips #HiddenGems #Beauty #CountyClare

Burren Archaeology Festival Logo and poster. Background of limestone pavement.

𖦹 ⛏Burren Archaeology Festival 2025 - June 21st & 22nd ⛏𖦹

Burrenbeo Trust is delighted to launch the inaugural Burren Archaeology Festival 👇
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#IrishArchaeology #ExploreTheBurren #AncientIreland #IrishHeritage #ArchaeologyIreland #HistoricIreland
#ArchaeologyLovers

A stone pyramid-shaped mausoleum with a portico stands on a grassy hill, framed by lush green trees under a bright blue sky. Several weathered headstones are visible on the hillside.

Irish Hidden Gem. #kilbridepyramid #irishhistory #ancientireland #historicalsite #pyramid #ireland #smartphonephotography #photography