DISCOVERING THE 7 WONDERS OF IRELAND

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DISCOVERING THE 7 WONDERS OF IRELAND

Francesca Zambolin
September 10, 2021

Everyone knows about the Seven Wonders of the World. However, few knows that Ireland has its own. Let’s get started discovering the seven wonders of Ireland!

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF IRELAND

Ireland is a country renowned for its history and its warm hospitality. What better way to experience this than by visiting its 7 most spectacular wonders!

#1 NEWGRANGE NEOLITHIC TOMB

Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath. Here, a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley, decided to build this great tomb. You can reach it by going 8 kilometres west of Drogheda, on the north side of the River Boyne.

Newgrange is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic period, around 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.

Curiosity: every year a special Solstice winter celebration takes place at the site as it is built in such a way that the light hits a certain point annually, eerily similar to Stonehenge and the pyramids!

#2 HILL OF TARA

The Hill of Tara is also located near the River Boyne in Meath. It is an archaeological complex that contains a number of ancient monuments. According to tradition, it was the seat of the High King of Ireland.

The hill itself is 500 feet high and has some of the most panoramic views of the plains of Meath. Tara consists of two linked ring fort enclosures, one from the Iron Age and the other, called the Fort of the Kings. At the very center we can admire the Royal Seat, known as “Stone of Destiny”.

According to legend, upon being touched by Ireland’s new king would let out a scream heard throughout the entire island.

#3 CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK

Connemara National Park covers some 2,957 hectares of scenic mountains, vast expanses of boglands, grassy heaths, and woodlands.

In this awesome park you can take a visit to the Céide Fields, in Ballycastle. They are the oldest known field systems in the world, dating back over five and a half millennia.

The Céide Fields have been designated as UNESCO heritage site since 1992 and make up a unique Neolithic landscape.

The remains of stone field walls, houses and megalithic tombs are preserved beneath a blanket of peat over several square miles .

#4 GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

The Giant’s Causeway – a World Heritage site – lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.

The myth of the Causeway is an even better story though… it involves a fight between two giants! The story of the Causeway goes that the legendary giant Finn McCool forged this unique rock formation to reach an enemy giant in Scotland. Whichever truth you would like to believe, the Giant’s Causeway is certainly iconic scenery in Ireland.

#5 ROCK OF CASHEL

A dive deep into discovering the wonders of Ireland must include the iconic Rock of Cashel in the heart of Tipperary. Carraig Phádraig, more formally St. Patrick’s Rock, it is also known as Cashel of the Kings. According to local mythology, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil’s Bit, a mountain 30 km north of Cashel. It seems that St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave resulting in the Rock’s landing in Cashel.

#6 RING OF KERRY

The Ring of Kerry is part of an unspoiled region of Ireland that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question and it is a natural centre for outdoor pursuits. The Ring of Kerry has some of the finest beaches in Europe and many ancient heritage sites, such as Ancient Monasteries, Iron Age Forts, and Ogham Stones.

In this area, take a visit to Slea Head. It is a promontory fort (about 1,000 BC) and here are located some famine cottages which are incredible examples of traditional Irish construction techniques. Moreover, Slea Head offers astonishing views of the Blasket islands and distant views of Skellig islands.

#7 CLIFFS OF MOHER

The last wonder of Ireland is indeed the more spectacular one. It is the majestic Cliffs of Moher, 214m high, that range for 8 kilometres along the western coast of County Clare. The Cliffs of Moher take their name from a ruined promontory fort “Mothar”, which was demolished during the Napoleonic wars to make room for a signal tower.

Also in Clare County, a visit to the Burren National Park is a must. It is an expansive area of limestone rock, including imposing mountains, as well as tranquil valleys with gently meandering streams. With its extraordinary array of flora and wildlife, and megalithic tombs and monuments older than Egypt’s pyramids, the Burren creates a tapestry of colour and a seductively magical aura.

Those are the 7 wonders of Ireland, yet the homeland of St. Patrick can actually provides a sheer amount of stunning places. After all, Ireland has a mythical, peaceful soul which is all yours to discover!

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DISCOVERING THE 7 WONDERS OF IRELAND

THE SEVEN WONDERS OF IRELAND

#1 NEWGRANGE NEOLITHIC TOMB

#2 HILL OF TARA

#3 CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK

#4 GIANT’S CAUSEWAY

#5 ROCK OF CASHEL

#6 RING OF KERRY

#7 CLIFFS OF MOHER

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