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Kells is the site of an ancient Monastic site, were the famous Book of Kells was discovered. Nowadays the book is held in Trinity College Dublin but there are plenty of remainents of the Monastry still to be seen in the town |
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Loughcrew House & Gardens |
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Ancestral home of Saint Oliver Plunkett comprising 17th century gardens, which hosts an annual outdoor Opera every year, and situated 3km from the Cairns. The key to the cairns is available from the visitor Centre and coffee shop. For further information see Loughcrew House |
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At over 5000 years old the carins at Loughcrew are of major archealogical and mystical significance. Similar to the cairns at Newgrange these megalithic structures are illuminated with morning sunlight at major events in the calender. However, unlike Newgrange they have not been heavily developed for tourism and as such offer a better opportunity to experience the history and mystery of the place.
HistoryMeath Heritage are responsible for the site. Keys for Carin T can be obtained from the coffee shop at Loughcrew Gardens MysticismFor thousands of years the carins have inspried local legends. Whether you believe these stories were concocked to protect the carins or that there is deeper spirtual significance to the site, little is known about the exact purpose or meaning of the site. |
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