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Teltown, Co. Meath
This site lies between Kells and Navan. It is the site of a prehistoric burial mound and ancient rock art was discovered here in 2005 by Professor George Eogan, one of Ireland’s leading archaeologists. It was also the location for the Tailteann Games - or Teltown Games - a sporting event or fair about which many theories and stories abound. Teltown is also home of the ‘Teltown Marriages’ - where young people joined hands through a hole in a wooden door, lived together for a year and a day, and could part after that if they so wished!
Hill of Ward (Tlachtga), Co. Meath
This site, which has an Iron Age ringfort, was the location of an important Aonach (or gathering) which took place at Samhain, the beginning of winter, and in which all the men of Ireland took part. The site is said to have been founded by Lug (ancient Celtic sungod) and a place dedicated to the cult of the sacred fire. The site gets its name from Tlachtga, said to be the daughter of the druid Mug Ruith who, according to tradition, is credited with having cut off the head of St John the Baptist.
Uisneach, Co. Westmeath
Uisneach was an important meeting place where people assembled on May Day for the festival of Bealtaine. It is also said to be the seat of King Tuathal Techtmhar. Uisneach is known as the ‘navel’ of Ireland and many legends surround its place in kingship ritual. On the western side of the hill is a natural stone, called the Catstone, which is said to mark the spot where the five provinces of Ireland converged.
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This site lies between Kells and Navan. It is the site of a prehistoric burial mound and ancient rock art was discovered here in 2005 by Professor George Eogan, one of Ireland’s leading archaeologists. It was also the location for the Tailteann Games - or Teltown Games - a sporting event or fair about which many theories and stories abound. Teltown is also home of the ‘Teltown Marriages’ - where young people joined hands through a hole in a wooden door, lived together for a year and a day, and could part after that if they so wished!
Hill of Ward (Tlachtga), Co. Meath
This site, which has an Iron Age ringfort, was the location of an important Aonach (or gathering) which took place at Samhain, the beginning of winter, and in which all the men of Ireland took part. The site is said to have been founded by Lug (ancient Celtic sungod) and a place dedicated to the cult of the sacred fire. The site gets its name from Tlachtga, said to be the daughter of the druid Mug Ruith who, according to tradition, is credited with having cut off the head of St John the Baptist.
Uisneach, Co. Westmeath
Uisneach was an important meeting place where people assembled on May Day for the festival of Bealtaine. It is also said to be the seat of King Tuathal Techtmhar. Uisneach is known as the ‘navel’ of Ireland and many legends surround its place in kingship ritual. On the western side of the hill is a natural stone, called the Catstone, which is said to mark the spot where the five provinces of Ireland converged.
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Ritual and Royalty - the four palaces
This one day tour explores ancient Irish royalty and Kingship through visits to the sites of four of Ireland’s historic royal palaces. Power and kingship in Ireland was often surrounded by ritual, some of it quite explicit! This full day tour will give you the opportunity to visit these sites, learn more about the kingship of Ireland and how these sites played important roles in the spiritual and political life of the island of Ireland.
Tara, Co. Meath
Tara was once the ancient seat of power in Ireland - 142 kings are said to have reigned there in prehistoric and historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology Tara was the sacred place of dwelling for the gods, and was the entrance to the otherworld. Saint Patrick is said to have come to Tara to confront the ancient religion of the pagans at its most powerful site. Tara remains a powerfully symbolic site even today.
Tara, Co. Meath
Tara was once the ancient seat of power in Ireland - 142 kings are said to have reigned there in prehistoric and historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology Tara was the sacred place of dwelling for the gods, and was the entrance to the otherworld. Saint Patrick is said to have come to Tara to confront the ancient religion of the pagans at its most powerful site. Tara remains a powerfully symbolic site even today.
Bealtaine Festival at Uisneach, 2009
Cost: €60*
Tour includes transport from and return to central pick-up point (this will depend on where visitors are staying). Lunch is an optional extra and can be organised by arrangement.
*Price based on group of 10 - for larger or smaller groups, please get in touch for more information.
