The Loughcrew megalithic cemetery in County Meath is one of Ireland’s great Neolithic passage tomb complexes, with cairns estimated to date to around 3300 BCE. Its monuments sit high in the landscape ...

Ireland’s megalithic tombs might not have been burial grounds for elite dynasties, as some thought, but rather places of community bonding. In 2020, researchers found genetic links among dozens of ...

A newly upgraded state-of-the-art visitor centre at the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, showcasing Ireland's oldest megalithic tombs has officially opened following €1.5 million upgrade works.

Ireland’s Ancient East is a journey through 5,000 years of history, myth, and breathtaking landscapes. From the prehistoric tombs of Brú na Bóinne to medieval castles and monastic valleys, each stop ...