Newgrange & Hill of Tara - Gallery Photo Gallery by Bill Connell at pbase.com

Newgrange & Hill of Tara - Gallery

Newgrange (3000B.C.) - not only the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chamber in Europe but predating the Egyptian pyramids. The kidney shaped mound covers an area of over one acre and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 62 foot long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof.
The Hill of Tara was the Royal seat of Irelands Kings. 142 reigned in its name and the Kings of Tara became the Kings of all Ireland. On a clear day you can view 23 of Irelands 32 Counties

Older than the Egyptian pyramids	It was fascinating to enter something built 5000 years ago	The only entrance to Newgrange
The small opening let sunlight enter on Dec. 21	Decorated entry stone	The rocks came from 20 miles away
some of the large stones weigh 10 tons	These stones are bigger than me . . .	There is a very small burial mound - center of photo
Boyne Valley from Newgrange	Boyne Valley from Newgrange	Boyne Valley from Newgrange
River Boyne	River Boyne	Mary Gibbons Tour bus --- Mary's tour is great
Hill of Tara	Church at Hill of Tara	St. Patrick at Hill of Tara
view from The Hill of Tara	view from The Hill of Tara	view from The Hill of Tara
Church at Hill of Tara	Church at Hill of Tara	Church at Hill of Tara
Church at Hill of Tara

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