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Clogherhead, the source of stones for Newgrange...
@mythicalireland Today, I’m at Clogherhead in County Louth. It’s a remarkable place in the geological history of Ireland, and also in the story of the great monument of Newgrange. It...
Clogherhead, the source of stones for Newgrange...
@mythicalireland Today, I’m at Clogherhead in County Louth. It’s a remarkable place in the geological history of Ireland, and also in the story of the great monument of Newgrange. It...
Woman discovers two ancient dugout boats while ...
Discovery of two ancient logboats in the River Boyne at Drogheda highlights citizen archaeology, with expert analysis by Dr. Niall Gregory revealing their historical significance.
Woman discovers two ancient dugout boats while ...
Discovery of two ancient logboats in the River Boyne at Drogheda highlights citizen archaeology, with expert analysis by Dr. Niall Gregory revealing their historical significance.
All the famous and interesting people I've met ...
It recently struck me that I have met a lot of famous, well-known and interesting people in the course of Mythical Ireland's 26-year existence. I thought it was well past...
All the famous and interesting people I've met ...
It recently struck me that I have met a lot of famous, well-known and interesting people in the course of Mythical Ireland's 26-year existence. I thought it was well past...
First-ever Mythical Ireland One-Day Introductio...
The inaugural Mythical Ireland One-Day Introduction to Ireland's Myths & Legends course was held at Glebe House, Dowth, last Saturday (7th March 2026). I had been planning to do something...
First-ever Mythical Ireland One-Day Introductio...
The inaugural Mythical Ireland One-Day Introduction to Ireland's Myths & Legends course was held at Glebe House, Dowth, last Saturday (7th March 2026). I had been planning to do something...
Samhain fire: something very special has been h...
Something very special has been happening at Uisneach, the ancient heart of Ireland, in recent years. There has been a reawakening, of something ancient, sacred and powerful. Anthony Murphy was...
Samhain fire: something very special has been h...
Something very special has been happening at Uisneach, the ancient heart of Ireland, in recent years. There has been a reawakening, of something ancient, sacred and powerful. Anthony Murphy was...
Manchán Magan - A Tribute
Author Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland pays a personal tribute to his friend, the author, broadcaster and folklorist Manchán Magan, who has passed away at the age of just 55.
Manchán Magan - A Tribute
Author Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland pays a personal tribute to his friend, the author, broadcaster and folklorist Manchán Magan, who has passed away at the age of just 55.
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