Loughcrew Cairns, Co. Meath, Ireland
Many prehistoric graves were marked by stone dolmens, passage graves and cairns. The Loughcrew Cairns is possibly the oldest cemetery in the world.
Newgrange Passage Tomb, Co. Meath, Ireland
Newgrange Passage Tomb is Ireland’s most famous neolithic monument. Farming people built the tomb some 5,000 years ago, which makes it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids.
Knowth Passage Tombs, Co. Meath, Ireland
Nearby Newgrange, Knowth has a large passage tomb that is surrounded by 18 smaller satellite mounds.
Bethany Ring Fort, Rafoe, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Bethany Stone Fort dates from 2100-700 BC during the Bronze Age. Stone circles consist of an odd number of freestanding stones.
Grianán of Aileach Fort, Co. Donegal, Ireland
The Grianán of Aileach fort dates to 1700 BC. The stone fort is believed to have been built in the first century as a burial monument to Aileach’s dead son. The fort has been extensively restored in recent years.
Brennanstown Portal Tomb, Dublin, Ireland
Brennanstown Portal Tomb is one of the finest and largest portal tombs and its capstone is estimated to weigh between 40 and 70 tonnes.
