Discover Ireland's Prehistoric and Sacred Sites

Begin your journey with a scheduled visit to Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s most significant Neolithic monuments. Continue to the Hill of Tara, ancient seat of Ireland’s High Kings, followed by a stop at Monasterboice, renowned for its Celtic high crosses and early Christian heritage.

Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre & Newgrange. Ireland’s most historical site, a 5200-year-old passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley built by Stone Age farmers

The Hill of Tara. Though best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara has been an important site since the late Stone Age when a passage-tomb was constructed there. Tara was at the height of its power as a political and religious centre in the early centuries after Christ. Attractions include an audio-visual show and guided tours of the site.

The Monastic site at Monasterboice dates back to the 6th century when it was founded by St Buite. Nothing remains of the original monastery but there are remains of two 10th century churches. The remains consist of an old graveyard, two churches, three sculptured crosses, two early grave slabs and a sundial. Of particular interest here are the 3 Celtic Crosses and the Round Tower.