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The spirals of Newgrange and the solstices
Do the spiral carvings on the stones of Newgrange represent the movement of the sun between the winter and summer solstices?
The spirals of Newgrange and the solstices
Do the spiral carvings on the stones of Newgrange represent the movement of the sun between the winter and summer solstices?
The many monuments of Brú na Bóinne
I have created this annotated top-down LiDAR image of the Bend of the Boyne (based on an image shared by Jošt Hobič on his Twitter feed) to demonstrate just how...
The many monuments of Brú na Bóinne
I have created this annotated top-down LiDAR image of the Bend of the Boyne (based on an image shared by Jošt Hobič on his Twitter feed) to demonstrate just how...
Clogherhead's fascinating archaeological and ge...
Clogherhead, County Louth – a huge rocky outcrop jutting into the Irish Sea. But this is no ordinary headland. It holds some extraordinary secrets. Clogherhead is a place that is...
Clogherhead's fascinating archaeological and ge...
Clogherhead, County Louth – a huge rocky outcrop jutting into the Irish Sea. But this is no ordinary headland. It holds some extraordinary secrets. Clogherhead is a place that is...
Feeling the 'Fuar' of Fourknocks
Fourknocks is a most special and remarkable Neolithic monument. Despite its apparent minuscule size, its chamber has a deceptively sizeable area – a large, interior, welcoming space. However, standing in...
Feeling the 'Fuar' of Fourknocks
Fourknocks is a most special and remarkable Neolithic monument. Despite its apparent minuscule size, its chamber has a deceptively sizeable area – a large, interior, welcoming space. However, standing in...
The lesser-known and hidden megalithic art of N...
The main image shows just SOME of the megalithic art on the kerb stones of the great monument of Síd in Broga (Sí an Bhrú/Newgrange), the most famous of the...
The lesser-known and hidden megalithic art of N...
The main image shows just SOME of the megalithic art on the kerb stones of the great monument of Síd in Broga (Sí an Bhrú/Newgrange), the most famous of the...
BREAKING NEWS: Death of megalithic author, rese...
Mythical Ireland is saddened to report the death of Martin Brennan, author, researcher and discoverer. Martin, who was best known for his book The Stones of Time (originally The Stars...
BREAKING NEWS: Death of megalithic author, rese...
Mythical Ireland is saddened to report the death of Martin Brennan, author, researcher and discoverer. Martin, who was best known for his book The Stones of Time (originally The Stars...
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