Archaeological sites in Ireland
246 archaeological sites in Ireland. Data from Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Aghaderrard Court Tomb Aghavrin Clapper Bridge Mullinhassig Wood is a Coillte-owned property, straddling the townlands of Aghavrin and Sh… Aghavrin Mass Rock Aghavrin (from Irish Achadh Bhroin 'Byrne's, Burns' or Bron's field') is a townland within… Aghaward fort Aghnahily Ringfort Aghnaskeagh Cairns Aghnaskeagh Cairns is a chambered cairn and portal tomb forming a national monument in Cou… Aideen’s Grave Aideen's Grave is a collapsed megalithic dolmen (or cromlech)
located in the grounds of Ho… Alexander Reid mound The Alexander Reid mound is a tumulus (barrow mound) and national monument located in Coun… Altar Wedge Tomb The Altar Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and national monument located outside… Altore Wedge Tomb The Altore Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and national monument located in Cou… Ardagh Fort Ardagh Fort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument in County Limerick, Ireland, famous… Ardmulchan Fort Ardmulchan Passage Tomb Ardristan Stone The Ardristan standing stones are two menhirs near Tullow, County Carlow. The stones are l… Ashleypark Burial Mound Ashleypark Burial Mound is a passage tomb and National Monument in the townland of Ashleyp… Athnanangle Bridge Dripsey River (Irish: Abhainn na Druipsí) is a tributary of the River Lee in County Cork, … Ballcrovane ogham stone Ballycrovane Ogham Stone (CIIC 66) is an ogham stone and National Monument located in Coun… Ballinadihy Bridge Ballinadihy Bridge is a bridge situated 2 km (1.2 mi) south-east of Aghabullogue village i… Ballon Hill Ballon Hill is a bronze age hilltop enclosure encompassing burial grounds located near the… Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb The Ballyedmonduff Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and a National Monument in D… Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb Ballyhickey Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in Co… Ballylanders fort Ballynageeragh Portal Tomb Ballynavenooragh Ballynavenooragh (Irish: Cathair na bhFionnúrach) is a stone fort and National Monument lo… Ballywiheen Ballywiheen (Irish: Baile Uí Bhaoithín) is a medieval Christian site and National Monument… Baunogenasraid Baunogenasraid is an archaeological site and National Monument in County Carlow. The site … Beenalaght Beenalaght (or An Seisear, meaning The Six) is an alignment of six standing stones located… Beltany stone circle Beltany is a Bronze Age stone circle just south of Raphoe town in County Donegal, Ireland.… Blossomfort Bocan stone circle The Bocan Stone Circle is a stone circle situated near the village of Culdaff in the north… Boheh Stone The Boheh Stone, also called St. Patrick's Chair, is a piece of rock art and a National Mo… Bohonagh Bohonagh is an axial stone circle located 2.4 km east of Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland… Breeny More Stone Circle Breeny More Stone Circle is an axial stone circle and National Monument located in County … Brehon's Chair Brehon's Chair, sometimes Druid's Chair, is a megalithic site, and national monument, in R… Brennanstown Portal Tomb Brennanstown Portal Tomb, also called Glendruid Dolmen or Cabinteely Dolmen, is a dolmen c… Brownshill Dolmen Brownshill Dolmen (Irish: Dolmain Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh) is a very large megalithic portal to… Brú na Bóinne Brú na Bóinne (Irish: [ˈbˠɾˠuː n̪ˠə ˈbˠoːn̠ʲə], "mansion or palace of the Boyne"), also ca… Burrishoole Friary Burrishoole Friary (Irish: Minister Bhuiríos Umhaill) was a Dominican friary in County May… Cabragh Ringfort Cabragh Wedge Tomb The Cabragh Wedge Tomb, also called Cabragh I or the Giant's Grave, is a wedge-shaped gall… Caheravoley Fort Caheravoley Fort is a ringfort (rath) and bawn forming a national monument located in Coun… Cahercommaun Cahercommaun (Irish: Cathair Chomáin), sometimes Cahercommane is a triple stone ringfort o… Cahermacnaghten Cahermacnaghten (Irish: Cathair Mhic Neachtain) is a ringfort south of Ballyvaughan in the… Cairnbaine court tomb Cairnbaine, also called Tiredigan Court Tomb, is a court cairn and National Monument in Co… Calf House The Calf House or Druid's Altar is a portal tomb or dolmen in Burren Forest, County Cavan,… Callan Motte Cannakill Carhue House Carhue House (also known as Carhoo House) is a country house in the townland of Carhoo Low… Carnfree Carnfree (Irish Carn Fraoich, Fráech's cairn) is a site south of the village of Tulsk in R… Carns Cairn Carraig á Mhaistin stone The Carraig á Mhaistin stone (transl. Bully Rock) is a megalithic tomb located in Cork har… Carrickdexter Cross Carricknagat Megalithic Tombs Carricknagat Megalithic Tombs are megalithic tombs and a National Monument located in Coun… Carrigagulla Carrigagulla (Irish: Carraig an Ghiolla) is a megalithic complex 2.9 km north-east of Ball… Carrigaphooca Stone Circle Carrigaphooca Stone Circle is a stone circle and National Monument located in County Cork,… Carron fort Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb Carrowcastle Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in C… Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb Carrowcrom Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in Cou… Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery Carrowkeel is a cluster of passage tombs in south County Sligo, Ireland. They were built i… Carrowmore Carrowmore (Irish: An Cheathrú Mhór, 'the great quarter') is a large group of megalithic m… Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located on… Carrowreagh Court Tomb Cashelore Cashelore, also called Cashel Bir or Bawnboy, is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Mo… Cashlaungar Cashlaungar (Irish: An Caisleán Gearr), also Cashlaungarr, Cashlaun Gar or Cashlán Gar, is… Castle Naghten Castledermot Monastery Castledermot Round Tower is a 10th-century round tower in Castledermot, County Kildare, Ir… Castlenalacht Stone Row Castlenalacht Stone Row is an alignment (or stone row) of four tall and free-standing ston… Castleruddery Motte Castleruddery Stone Circle Castleruddery Stone Circle is a recumbent stone circle and National Monument located in Co… Castletimon Ogham Stone Castletimon Ogham Stone (CIIC 047) is an ogham stone and National Monument located near Br… Clare Island Abbey Clare Island Abbey, officially St. Brigid's Abbey, is a former Cistercian monastery and Na… Clermont Cairn Clermont Carn (Irish: Carnán Mhaighréid Náir, meaning 'cairn of noble Margaret'), also kno… Cloch á Phoill Aghade Holed Stone or Cloghaphoill is a large holed stone and a national monument located … Clochafarmore Clochafarmore (Irish: Cloch an Fhir Mhóir, meaning "stone of the great man") is a menhir (… Clodagh Standing Stones Clodagh Standing Stones is a pair of standing stones forming a stone row and National Monu… Cloghanecarhan Cloghanecarhan is a ringfort and ogham stone (CIIC 230) forming a National Monument locate… Clonin Earthworks The Clonin Earthworks, also called the Bull Ring, are a series of earthworks, and a Nation… Clonmoyle House Clonmoyle House was a country house in the townland of Clonmoyle East, situated 3.9 km (2.… Clonmoyle Mill Clonmoyle Mill was a watermill in the townland of Clonmoyle East, situated 4 km (2.5 mi) s… Clonmoyle Racecourse Clonmoyle West is a townland within both the civil parish and catholic parish of Aghabullo… Cnoc Raithní Cnoc Raithní (Irish: [ˌknˠɔk ˈɾˠahnʲiː], "hill of bracken") is a tumulus (burial mound) an… Cohaw Tomb Cohaw is a Neolithic double court tomb located 4 kilometres south-east of Cootehill, Count… Colthurst's Bridge Colthurst's Bridge is situated 2.9 km (1.8 mi) north of Coachford village in County Cork, … Columbkille's Well Saint Columbkille's Well, also known as St Colombkille's Well or simply Columbkille's Well… Cong Abbey Cong Abbey also known as the Royal Abbey of Cong, is a historic site located at Cong, Coun… Coolcoulaghta Standing Stones The Coolcoulaghta Standing Stones are a pair of standing stones forming a stone row and a … Coom Wedge Tomb Coom Wedge Tomb is a prehistoric site, a wedge tomb on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Ker… Coorlaghan Ringfort Coorlaghan Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Laois, Ir… Corlea Trackway The Corlea Trackway (Irish: Bóthar Chorr Liath) is an Iron Age trackway, or togher, near t… Corracloona Court Tomb Corracloona Court Tomb, commonly called Prince Connell's Grave, is a chamber tomb and Nati… Cottage House, Clonmoyle Cottage House is a country house in the townland of Clonmoyle East, situated 3.1 km (1.9 m… Court Tomb of Behy The court tomb of Behy is a megalithic monument in the townland of the same name (Irish: A… Creevagh Tomb Creevagh wedge tomb is a prehistoric wedge tomb located in the Burren area of County Clare… Creevelea Friary Creevelea Abbey is an early 16th-century Franciscan friary and National Monument located i… Creevykeel Court Tomb Creevykeel Court Tomb (Irish: Tuama Cúirte na Craobhaí Caoile) is one of the finest exampl… Crooke's Castle, Aghavrin Crooke's Castle is an ornamental tower or folly in Aghavrin townland, 4.8 km (3.0 mi) nort… Crossoona Rath Crossoona Rath (Irish: Ráth Chrois Uaithne [ˈɾˠaːh xɾˠɔʃ ˈuənʲə]) is a ringfort located in… Cummeen Court Cairn Cush Earthworks The Cush Earthworks are a series of earthworks, and a National Monument, located in County… Céide Fields The Céide Fields (Irish: Achaidh Chéide, meaning 'flat-topped hill fields') is an extensiv… Danestown Fort Danestown Fort is a ringfort (rath) and protected national monument in County Meath, Irela… Derryarkane Stone Circle Derryarkane Stone Circle is an axial stone circle and National Monument located in County … Dolmen of the Four Maols Doorus Demesne wedge tomb The Doorus Demesne wedge tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument locate… Dowth Dowth (Irish: Dubhadh) is the site of Neolithic passage tombs near the River Boyne in Coun… Dripsey Castle Bridge Dripsey Castle Bridge is a bridge in County Cork. It is situated 1.34 km (0.83 mi) north-w… Dripsey Castle, Carrignamuck Dripsey Castle is a country house in the townland of Carrignamuck, situated 3.3 km (2.1 mi… Drombeg stone circle Drombeg stone circle (also known as The Druid's Altar) is a small axial stone circle locat… Drumanagh Drumanagh (Irish: Droim Meánach) is a headland near the village of Loughshinny, in the nor… Drumlohan Souterrain and Ogham Stones Drumlohan souterrain and ogham stones, known locally as the Ogham Cave, is a souterrain wi… Dun Aengus Dún Aonghasa (unofficial anglicised version Dun Aengus) is the best-known of several prehi… Dungarvan Castle Dungarvan Castle or King John's Norman Castle is a National Monument situated in Dungarvan… Dunnamona Duntryleague Duntryleague passage tomb, also known as "Diarmuid and Gráinne's Bed", is a passage grave … Dysert Aenghusa Dísert Óengusa (Irish pronunciation: [ˈdʲiːʃəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːŋɡəsˠə]) is a medieval hermitage and… Dysert O'Dea Monastery Dysert O'Dea Church (Irish: Díseart Uí Dheá - "the hermitage of Deá") near Corofin in Coun… Eblana Eblana is an ancient Irish settlement that appears in the Geographia of Claudius Ptolemaeu… Eochy's Cairn Errigal Ringfort Errigal Ringfort, also called Fort William, is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument loc… Fahan, County Kerry Fahan is an area on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland, noted for a collection … Farranahineeny Stone Row Finn McCool's Fingers Finn McCools Fingers (or "Shantemon Stone Row") are a set of five standing stones on Shant… Fourknocks Passage Tomb Gallaunmore Gallaunmore is a standing stone and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.
Ga… Gartnanoul Court Tomb Gartnanoul is a megalithic court tomb located in Killykeen Forest Park, Loughtee Upper, Co… Gaulstown Barrow Gaulstown Barrow is a round barrow (bowl barrow) and National Monument located in County M… Gaulstown Portal Tomb The Gaulstown Portal Tomb or Gaulstown Dolmen is a megalithic portal tomb situated in Gaul… Glanfahan Glanfahan is a townland on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, notable for its large collection… Glantane East Glantane East (An Gleanntán Thoir) is a megalithic complex situated 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi… Glashagarriff Bridge, Carhue Glashagarriff River (Irish: Glaise Gharbh, meaning 'rough rivulet') is a tributary of the … Glebe Stone Circles Glencullen Standing Stone Glencullen Standing Stone is a standing stone and National Monument located in Glencullen,… Gleninsheen The Gleninsheen wedge tombs are two prehistoric wedge tombs located in the north central a… Glin North Gortlownan Motte Gortnaleck Court Tomb Grange stone circle Grange stone circle (Irish: Lios na Gráinsí, meaning 'Fort of the Grange') is a stone circ… Grangefertagh Grangefertagh is a former abbey located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is today a Nationa… Hill of Tara The Hill of Tara (Irish: Teamhair or Cnoc na Teamhrach) is a hill and ancient ceremonial a… Illaunloughan Illaunloughan is a medieval Christian monastery and National Monument located in County Ke… Irish megalithic tombs Megalithic monuments in Ireland typically represent one of several types of megalithic tom… Island Wedge Tomb The Island Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located southe… Kells Priory Kells Priory (Irish: Prióireacht Cheanannais) is one of the largest medieval monuments in … Kilbennan Monastery Kilbennen or Kilbannon is a medieval ecclesiastical site and National Monument located in … Kilcornan, County Galway Killeen Cormac Killeen Cormac, aka Cell Fine Chormaic (Church of the Kindred of Cormac), is an early eccl… Killone Abbey Killone Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Chill Eoin) is a former nunnery located on the grounds of … Kilmallock Priory Kilmallock Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Chill Mocheallóg) or St. Saviour's Priory is a 13th-cen… Kilmihill Ringfort Kilmihill Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Limerick, … Kilmogue Portal Tomb Kilmogue Portal Tomb, also called Leac an Scail, is a dolmen (portal tomb) and National Mo… Kilnaruane Pillar Stone The Kilnaruane Pillar Stone is a carved monolith and National Monument located in County C… Kiltiernan Tomb Kiltiernan Tomb, also called Kiltiernan Portal Tomb or Kiltiernan Dolmen, is a dolmen loca… Kiltullagh Church Kiltullagh Church (Irish: Cill Tulach, meaning 'church of the hills') is a former Christia… King Mesgegra's Mound King Mesgegra's Mound is a motte and ancient Irish royal site located in Clane, County Kil… Knockeen Portal Tomb The Knockeen Portal Tomb is a megalith in Knockeen, County Waterford, Ireland. It is the l… Knockmaree Dolmen Knockmaree Dolmen, or Knockmaree Cist, is a prehistoric site of the Neolithic period, in P… Knocknakilla Knocknakilla is the site of a megalithic complex (grid reference W297843) situated between… Knockroe Passage Tomb Knockroe Passage Tomb is a prehistoric site, of the Neolithic period, in the townland of K… Knowth Knowth (Irish: Cnóbha) is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the River Boyne in County Meath, … Labbacallee wedge tomb Labbacallee Wedge Tomb (Irish: Leaba Chaillí, meaning 'hag's bed') is a large pre-historic… Lankill Standing Stone Larkfield fort Larkfield fort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Longford, Irel… Leacanabuaile Leacanabuaile is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Monument in County Kerry, Ireland.… Leader's Aqueduct Leader's Aqueduct is situated 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Aghabullogue village, and 4.3 km (2.7 … Leixlip Spa The Leixlip Spa (Irish: Spá Léim an Bhradáin) (also known as Louisa Bridge Spa) is an arch… Lemonstown Motte Lisnadarragh Wedge Tomb Lisnadarragh Wedge Tomb is a prehistoric site, a wedge tomb about 16 kilometres (10 mi) we… Lisnagowan Ringfort Listoghil Listoghil (Irish: Lios an tSeagail) is the large central monument in the Carrowmore group … Longstone Rath Longstone Rath (Irish: Ráth na Cloiche Fada) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument lo… Loughbracken Fort Loughcrew Loughcrew or Lough Crew (Irish: Loch Craobh, meaning 'lake of the tree') is an area of his… Luskin's Bridge Luskin's Bridge is situated 3.8 km (2.4 mi) north-east of Coachford village, County Cork, … Magh Adhair Magh Adhair (Irish pronunciation: [ˌmˠaː ˈəiɾʲ], "Adair's plain") is a former inauguration… Magheraghanrush Court Tomb Maughanasilly Stone Row Meehambee Dolmen The Meehambee Dolmen, also known as the Mihanboy Portal Tomb, is a Neolithic portal tomb l… Mound of the Hostages The Mound of the Hostages (Irish: Dumha na nGiall) is an ancient passage tomb located in t… Mount Venus Mount Venus (or Cill an Véineas in Irish) is a megalithic site on the Mount Venus Road in … Moylisha Wedge Tomb The Moylisha Wedge Tomb, also called Labbanasighe, is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and Nat… Moyne Abbey Moyne Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Maighne) is a ruined medieval Franciscan friary in Killal… Moytirra East Court Tomb Moytirra East Court Tomb, commonly called the Giant's Grave, is a court cairn and National… Mullaghreelan Rath Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monu… Mullinhassig Wood & Waterfalls, Aghavrin Mullyash Kerbed Cairn Mullyash Kerbed Cairn is a kerb cairn (bowl barrow) and National Monument located in Count… Murrisk Priory Murrisk Friary (Irish: Mainistir Mhuraisce), is a ruined Augustinian monastery located in … Newgrange Newgrange (Irish: Sí an Bhrú) is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed… Parknabinnia Wedge Tomb Parknabinnia wedge tomb is a prehistoric wedge tomb located in the Burren area of County C… Piper's Stones The Piper's Stones or the Athgreany stone circle is a Bronze Age stone circle at Athgreany… Pluck Standing Stone Porch Fields The Porch Fields is an area of medieval farmland outside Trim, Ireland with a medieval roa… Portumna Friary Portumna Abbey is a medieval Cistercian (and later Dominican) friary and National Monument… Poulnabrone dolmen Poulnabrone dolmen (Irish: Poll na Brón, lit. 'Hole of the Quernstone') is a large dolmen … Proleek Dolmen Punchestown Longstone Quin Abbey Quin Abbey (Irish: Mainistir Chuinche), is a ruined Franciscan abbey in Quin, County Clare… Raharney Ringfort Rath Meave Rath Meave is a henge located near the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland. It is a Nati… Rath Turtle Moat Rathanadav Rathanadav, also called Carron Henge, Rathnadob, Rathnadov or Fort Aengus (after Óengus ma… Rathcoran Rathcoran (Irish: Ráth Cuaráin) is an ancient passage tomb and surrounding hillfort atop B… Rathcroghan Rathcroghan (Irish: Ráth Cruachan, meaning 'fort of Cruachan') is a complex of archaeologi… Rathealy Ringfort Rathfran Priory The Priory of the Holy Cross, also called Rathfran Friary or Rathfran Priory, is a former … Rathfran Stone Circle Rathfranpark Wedge Tomb The Rathfranpark Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located … Rathgall Hillfort Rathgall (Irish: An Ráth Gheal), or the Ring of the Rath, is a large multivallate hill for… Rathvilly Moat Realtogue Fort Reask Reask (Irish: Riasc) is a ruined early Monastic site located 1 km east of Baile an Fheirté… Reenconnell Reenconnell is a medieval Christian site and National Monument located on the Dingle Penin… Rindoon Rinn an Chaisleáin Robertstown Fort Rock of Cashel The Rock of Cashel (Irish: Carraig Phádraig [ˈkaɾˠəɟ ˈfˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ]), also known as Cashel … Rockmarshall Court Tomb Rockmarshall Court Tomb is a court cairn and National Monument located on the Cooley Penin… Roscam Roscommon Priory Rosdoagh Stone Circle Ross Errilly Friary The Ross Errilly Friary (Irish: Mainistir an Rois, often anglicised in 18th and 19th centu… Sarsfieldstown Cross Seefin Passage Tomb Seefin Passage Tomb (Irish:Tuama Pasáiste Shuí Finn) is an empty passage grave and Nationa… Shrough Passage Tomb Shrough Passage Tomb is a passage grave and National Monument located atop Slievenamuck, C… Slievenaglasha Wedge Tomb Slievenaglasha wedge tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in… Sonnagh fort St Olan's, Aghavrin St Olan's is a residence in Aghavrin townland, 4.2 km (2.6 mi) north-west of Coachford vil… St. Dominic's Abbey St. Wolstan's Priory St. Wolstan's Priory is a former Augustinian (Victorine) monastery located in County Kilda… Standing Stone, Clontead More Clontead More (Irish: Cluain Téide Mhór) is a townland in the civil parish of Magourney an… Strade Priory of the Holy Cross Strade Abbey is a former Franciscan/Dominican monastery and National Monument located in C… Taghadoe Taghadoe in County Kildare in Ireland is the site of an ancient monastic settlement and ro… Templebryan Stone Circle Templebryan Stone Circle (also known as The Druid's Temple) is a stone circle, located 2.5… Templenagalliaghdoo Timoleague Friary Timoleague Friary (Irish: Mainistir Thigh Molaga), also known as Timoleague Abbey, is a ru… Timoney Stones The Timoney Stones are a collection of standing stones forming a National Monument in Coun… Tomb of Saint Nicholas The tomb of Saint Nicholas is a slab effigy in low relief in County Kilkenny, Ireland, pop… Tonaknock Cross Tonaroasty Tornant Moat Townleyhall passage grave Townleyhall passage grave is a chamber tomb located around 2 km north of Dowth tomb. It is… Trafalgar Monument, Carrignamuck The Trafalgar Monument is an ornamental tower (or folly) in Carrignamuck townland, 2.8 km … Tullyoran Court Tomb Tullyoran Court Tomb is an ancient megalithic tomb near Mohill in County Leitrim, Ireland.… Uragh Stone Circle The Uragh Stone Circle is an axial five-stone circle located near Gleninchaquin Park, Coun… Wattstown Barrows Wattstown Barrows are two tumuli (barrows) which form a National Monument in County Westme… Wicklow Friary Wicklow Friary, also called Wicklow Abbey, is a ruined Franciscan friary located in Wicklo… Woodstown Woodstown (Irish: Baile na Coille, [ˈbˠalʲəˈnˠaˈkɛl̪ʲə]) is home to a historic settlement …