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Kells Cross
Kells Cross
The Market Cross in Kells, Co. Meath is a high cross consisting of two pieces - a cross-shaft and base. The cross shaft dates to between 900 and 1000, and an inscription states that the cross was re-erected in 1688. The cross now stands outside the Kells Heritage Centre.
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Hill of Tara
Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara, in County Meath, has been a sacred place since ancient times. The earliest feature is a Neolithic passage grave (visible on the left), dating from about 2800 BC. The two circular earthworks in the centre of the mound are ring forts. Up to about AD 560, the hill was the seat of the kings of Ireland.
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Jerpoint Abbey
Jerpoint Abbey
Jerpoint Abbey in Co. Kilkenny was founded in the second half of the 12th century. The tower and cloister date from the 15th century.
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Ogam Writing in Cork
Ogam Writing in Cork
Ogam writing is an ancient form of script which was used in the 3rd, 4th and 5th centuries. It was found on tall standing pillar stones dotted around the country, and is seen to be a series of lines and etches scratched into the side corner of the tall stones. The script came to be recognised after it had been referred to in various manuscripts, most notably in the Tain Bó Chuailgne, a piece of literature which was found in the ancient manuscript, the Book of Leinster. Ogam stones were usually found over graves or tombs of great men. They are also believed to have been used as territorial boundary markers, in case of disputes arising. This particular stone is inscribed with the name, Fiachra, son of Glunlegget and was found at Monataggart in Co. Cork. Ref: pg 154, Wakeman’s Handbook of Irish Antiquities 3rd Edition by John Cooke M.A., Dublin: Hodges, Figgis, & Co., Ltd. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1903.
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Labbacallee wedge-shaped tomb
Labbacallee wedge-shaped tomb
Labbacallee wedge tomb (Leaba Caillighe in Irish, meaning The Hag's Bed) is a large prehistoric burial monument, located 8km north of Fermoy in Co. Cork. Labbacallee is thought to have been built during the early Bronze Age, circa 1500 BC. The site is one of the largest Irish examples of a wedge tomb.
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Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle
In 1661, Kilkenny Castle was remodelled as a "modern" château by the Duke of Ormonde after his return from exile. A new entrance gateway in the south wall was built around this time.
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Knocknarea
Knocknarea
Knocknarea, County Sligo, with Carrowmore megalithic cemetery in the foreground and Queen Maedhbh's cairn on the summit.
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Saint Macdara's church
Saint Macdara's church
St. Macdara's church is a small rectangular structure built of very large stones. It has a flat-headed doorway and a round-headed east window. The most unusual feature of this church is that the antae continue right up the gable and meet at the top, thus suggesting that this is a feature copied from wooden churches.
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Loughrea Friary
Loughrea Friary
Founded probably in the 13th century for the Carmelites by Richard de Burgo. The church consists of a nave, chancel, tower, south transept and a small south chapel near the west end of the nave. The chancel (not accessible) has a number of 13th century lancet windows in the south wall, and a 15th century window in the east wall. The tower was added in the 15th century.
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Parke's Castle
Parke's Castle
Parke's Castle in Co. Leitrim is a restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, situated on the shores of Lough Gill. The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure.
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