Wabbit

Hello,
I am visiting Ireland in June, and I have a big interest in Irish history, especially Iron Age Celtic sites like barrows, forts, stone rings, etc. If anyone can list some of the sites that are must-see, I would really appreciate it!

Also any other not-to-miss sites in Ireland. Thanks!

kmg21

Here's a really fun web site you might be interested in:

http://www.megalithomania.com/

Lot's of stuff off the beaten path!

Lovejoy

Here are a few more sites to peruse.

http://www.megalithicireland.com/

http://www.irishmegaliths.org.uk/genius.htm

http://picasaweb.google.com/satan.in...eTombesPortail

Wabbit

Thanks for the links!
That certainly gives me something to start from.

carolsc

I bought (Amazon) a copy of 'Ancient Ireland: An Explorers Guide' that I intend to use when there in May. Looks like a good guide. Even though it's a paperback, it's heavy. I copied pages to take (and leave behind).

carolsc

nytraveler

Be sure to look into the options in advance - so you're prepared for both the availability and circumstances.

We saw only Newgrange - doable only in small groups with a guide. And even though everyone was told - several times in advance - about the darkness and very close quarters - one of the group became terrified (claustrophobia perhaps) and half the group had to rush back out so she could leave.

We also saw one site in Denmark - and that required walking very bent over. There was another site that required crawling that we didn't do.

kerrygirl

Newgrange is a must. Rivaled only by Stonehenge. Ask and watch for sites as you travel...they pop up frequently. The Irish people are absolutely wonderful and will gladly give you directions to any near by locations. You will enjoy your trip immensely...bon voyage!

travelbunny

Dun Angus a must IMO.

NEDSIRELAND

You might visit Ceide Fields on the North coast of County Mayo (N59 to Bangor Erris, then angle North to the the Coast).
I'm not into Archeaology, I don't know what Period the site is from; but it's a National Historic site

Itallian_Chauffer

Carrowmore, Carrokeel, Grianan of Aileach, Knocknakilla, Dunbeg, Poulnabrone Portal tomb, and Lough Gur -- should all be accessible via the megalith sites or a Google search.

Bob