Tag Archives: Boyne Valley

The Royal Princess of Tara

Posted on September 7, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

The ‘Tóraigheacht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne’ or ‘The Pursuit of Diarmad & Grainne’, is a tale from the Fenian Cycle of Irish Mythology and is told in various texts in modern Irish and date back to the 16th century, with some … Continue reading →

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Ráth Lóegaire

Posted on September 4, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Ráith Lóegaire (Laoghaire’s Fort) is a hilltop fort which can be found to the south of the Royal enclosure on Tara. This is where the legendary king Lóegaire is said to have been buried in the upright position, facing his … Continue reading →

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The Lia Fáil

Posted on September 1, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

There is a shed load of different beliefs and opinions regarding one of Ireland’s oldest and best known stones. This is the Coronation Stone for many of the ancient High Kings of Ireland. It is said that when touched by … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, Historical, Photography | Tagged Boyne Valley, Ireland, Lia Fáil, Meath, Nikon, photographer, Photography, Ruinhunter, Stone of Destiny, Tara, Travel | 39 Comments

Teach Cormaic

Posted on August 24, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

In the middle of the Ráith Na Ríogh or Royal Enclosure is a rather unique twin earthwork. From above it looks like a figure 8. I have never seen anything quite like it before. It is basically two separate ring … Continue reading →

Posted in Diary of a Ruinhunter, History, Photography | Tagged Boyne Valley, Cormac's House, Heritage, Ireland, Meath, photographer, Photography, Tara, Teach Cormaic, Travel | 25 Comments

The Ancient Standing Stones of Tara

Posted on August 10, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Just up the steps from St. Patricks Church, on a grassy mound there is a rather unusual site. A pair of Standing Stones, right in the middle of the graveyard. Apart from the Lia Fáil which I shall get to … Continue reading →

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Tobair Bo Finn & A Modern Day Quest……

Posted on August 5, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

My first stop of point on the recent expedition out in Meath was to the ancient Royal City of Tara. But firstly I wanted to see if I could find the place where according to Ancient Irish lore Fionn Mac … Continue reading →