In pre-Christian Ireland, Tara was considered the most important center of political and religious power. It is considered the "soul of Ireland" where people have been coming for years and continue to visit today. Politically, Tara was the site of the High Kings of Ireland. There were 142 kings crowned here. Religiously, the Celts erected … Continue reading Tara – A Political and Religious Center
Month: August 2016
Only 25 miles from Dublin….
Is one of the world's most important archeological landscapes. It is important because man has been in this area for close to 6,000 years. Can you imagine? I cannot begin to fathom that they have found items made by humans over 6,000 years ago! This area is called Brú na Bóinne and is also known as the … Continue reading Only 25 miles from Dublin….
Grand Canal Dock District
We are staying in the Grand Canal Dock District, which in 1796 it was the world's largest dock area. By 1960, the area had fallen into disrepair. From 2002-2006 the Environmental Protection Agency spent close to 40 million euros to decontaminate the area. This investment has paid off. High tech companies like Google, Facebook, Linked … Continue reading Grand Canal Dock District