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Irish Adventure Holidays
- Things
to do and see in Dublin -
Enjoying
Ireland's Cities - Irish
Festivals
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Ancient Treasures of Ireland
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Millions
of visitors come to Ireland each year to see at first hand the innumerable
ancient treasures that abound in the countryside and in Ireland's
museums. Treasure isn't always measured in gold in Ireland and the
castles, cottages, and landscape are all part of Ireland's
treasure. Ireland's cities and towns are where to be if you do
wish to see the country's magnificent Gold treasure. The
National museum in Dublin has a magnificent collection that you will
not want to miss.
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Gold Boat from Broighter Hoard - 100BC
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Newgrange Neolithic Passage Tomb: At 5,200
years old, it is older than the pyramids of Egypt or Stonehenge in
England and is a proud showpiece for Irish Archaeology. Newgrange is
classified as a Passage Tomb and was built during
the Neolithic period. This is when farming first began in
Ireland. It covers an area
of one acre. The entrance to the site is Brú na Bóinne
Visitors' Centre at Donore in County Meath. Don't miss it.
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Newgrange, Ireland
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Navan
Fort:
According to Professor Michael J. Kelly, This hilltop Fort was once the
Capital of Ulster. The name Navan comes from the word Emhain.
The site was at one time a domestic site but later was used for
ceremonial ritual. It is suggested by O'Kelly that the builders of
Navan Fort were also the builders of the great dyke earthworks which
marked the boundaries of the kingdom. This dyke network is
called the Dorsey.
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Navan Fort, Ireland
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Castles
of Ireland: There
are more pages on this site where you can find out about Irelands
castles and tower-houses. Most of the stone castle still
visible in the Irish countryside date from the 12th century.
Many were built after the arrival of the Normans in 1169.
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Waterford: Waterford City
boasts one of the few Viking Buildings still standing in
Ireland, Reginald's Tower dates from the tenth century and is
easily taken for granted in its setting near the quays in Waterford
city. Waterford has, in recent years, developed a wonderful museum
where you can see at first hand the city's ancient treasures.
The city is built on the River Suir, a navigable river which enters
the sea at Dunmore East. Waterford city houses the Church
Records for the diocese of Waterford and Lismore. The name of
the city comes from the Norse word Vedrarfjiordr. Irish
Cottages: Don't forget that while Ireland has innumerable castles
and forts and tower-houses, the most treasured buildings are surely
the Irish Cottages which can be seen in most parts of the
country. Modern building requirements, fashions and standards
have caused a decline in the number of Irish Cottages in recent years
but it's worth keeping an eye out for thatched cottages as you drive around
Ireland.
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Keywords
Ancient Treasures of Ireland, Newgrange, Navan,
Waterford, Trim, Castles, Irish Cottages
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