Tara Hill is a place where Irish myth, legend and history are
surviving even to this day. This magical site has been home to gods and
goddesses, to druids and warriors and to Irelands High Kings.
Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth:The
spectacular passage grave at Newgrange is the jewel in the crown of Bru na
Boinne. Around the outside of the mound stood a circle of standing stones, of
which 12 now survive. The stones of the passage and of its entrance curbstone
were ornamented with spiral and other designs characteristic of megalithic art
in the Atlantic region of prehistoric Europe. The tomb was in use throughout
the 3rd millennium BC.
Kells , a “Heritage Town”, has one of the finest examples of a
monastic settlement to be found, boasting a High Cross and St. Columcille's
House.
Trim Castle Trim Castle is the largest remaining Anglo Norman
Castle in Europe. It acted as a powerful symbol of Norman strength, making it
an even more challanging target for Irish attack. It reopens to the public,
completely renovated in July 2000. The film Braveheart, with actor Mel Gibson
was filmed at Trim Castle.
Slane St. Patrick lit his paschal fire on the hill of Slane,
kindling the flame of Irish Christianity. In more recent times fires have been
lit for different reasons, during August when Lord Henry Mountcharles,
proprietor of Slane Castle hosts his annual concert attracting international
performers and celebrities.
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