Tips
Angelina Kuhlmann
August 9, 2021
Hiking
In the catchment area of the Boyne Valley you will find not only the impressive historical stone tombs of Brú na Bóinne but also the Hill of Tara. Looking back …
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Mirco Dö
August 14, 2023
Hiking
The Hill of Tara is the coronation site of the ancient Irish High Kings. You have a great view over 9 Irish counties
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Bumble-Bee
April 11, 2024
Hiking
The Hill of Tara has been important since the late Stone Age, when a passage tomb was built there. However, the site became truly significant in the Iron Age (600 BC to 400 AD) and into the Early Christian Period when it rose to supreme prominence – as the seat of the high kings of Ireland. All old Irish roads lead to this critical site.
St Patrick himself went there in the fifth century. As Christianity achieved dominance over the following centuries, Tara’s importance became symbolic. Its halls and palaces have now disappeared and only earthworks remain.
St Patrick himself went there in the fifth century. As Christianity achieved dominance over the following centuries, Tara’s importance became symbolic. Its halls and palaces have now disappeared and only earthworks remain.
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Elevation 150 m
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