Emain Macha, Stronghold of Ulster Kings or Site of Sacred Ritual?
EMAIN MACHA, also known by the name of Navan Fort, is real and still standing today, and like the Hill of Tara, and Cruachan, is open to the general public to access, free of charge.
EMAIN MACHA, also known by the name of Navan Fort, is real and still standing today, and like the Hill of Tara, and Cruachan, is open to the general public to access, free of charge.
Posted on 4th Jun 2018 by Ali Isaac
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There was no way I was not going in. The mouth of the cave gaped at me, and I watched in trepidation as it swallowed first Treasa, then two more of my companions, and then I plunged in. Now or never.
Posted on 6th Nov 2017 by Ali Isaac
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Posted on 2nd Jan 2017 by Ali Isaac
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Posted on 11th Sep 2014 by Ali Isaac
Knowth is part of the Newgrange complex at Bru na Boinne, on the banks of the River Boyne in County Meath. These grand monuments were constructed around 3200BC, which means that they are even older than the more famous… Read More
Posted on 20th Aug 2014 by Ali Isaac
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Posted on 13th Aug 2014 by Ali Isaac
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