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County Kerry

County

Sites/groups in County Kerry:

8 posts
Aghacaribble 1 Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
1 post
Aghanagran Rath
3 posts
An Choill Mhór (Kilmore) Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
14 posts
1 site
Ardamore Stone Row / Alignment
4 posts
1 site
Baile Uí Uaithnín (Ballyhoneen) Wedge Tomb
7 posts
Ballinrannig Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Ballykissane Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
1 post
Ballyline West Rath
3 posts
Ballynahow Beg Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
6 posts
Caherard Wedge Tomb
2 posts
Caherbarnagh Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
9 posts
Caherconree Stone Fort / Dun
4 posts
Caherdaniel Stone Fort / Dun
1 post
Caherdorgan North Standing Stone / Menhir
6 posts
Caherdorgan North Stone Fort / Dun
8 posts
Cahergal Stone Fort / Dun
2 posts
Caherlehillan Stone Fort / Dun
3 posts
Caherlehillan North Wedge Tomb
4 posts
Caherlehillan South Wedge Tomb
5 posts
Cahernageeha Burial Chamber
3 posts
Cahersiveen Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Caher Conor Stone Fort / Dun
4 posts
Candiha Standing Stone / Menhir
12 posts
Cashelkeelty NW Stone Circle
13 posts
Cashelkeelty SE Stone Circle
6 posts
Cathair na bhFionnúrach Stone Fort / Dun
15 posts
1 site
City of Shrone Christianised Site
3 posts
Clogherane Stone Row / Alignment
3 posts
Clogherane Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Cloonsharragh Stone Row / Alignment
5 posts
Cool Standing Stones
2 posts
Coolnaharagill Upper Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
6 posts
Cool East Wedge Tomb
3 posts
Coomasaharn Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
16 posts
Coomatloukane Wedge Tomb
11 posts
Coomatloukane North Wedge Tomb
Coomnahorna East Standing Stones
4 posts
Corr Aille Spiral Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
5 posts
Cullaba Lake Standing Stones
8 posts
Darrynane More Standing Stone / Menhir
5 sites
Derreeny
3 posts
Derryleagh Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
3 posts
11 sites
Derrynablaha
2 posts
Derrynacoolagh Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
1 post
Derrynafinchin Standing Stones
6 posts
Dingle Bullaun Stone
12 posts
Doonmanagh (Puicin an Chairn) Wedge Tomb
8 posts
Dromagurteen Stone Circle
3 posts
Dromatouk Standing Stone / Menhir
22 posts
Dromatouk Stone Circle
1 post
Dromatouk Cairn(s)
10 posts
Dromatouk Standing Stones
8 posts
Dromatouk Stone Row / Alignment
32 posts
Drombohilly Stone Circle
2 posts
Drombohilly Wedge Tomb Wedge Tomb
1 post
Dromin Rath
3 posts
Dromod Stone Circle
24 posts
Dromroe Stone Circle
4 posts
Dromtine Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
26 posts
Dunbeg Cliff Fort
5 posts
Dunmore Standing Stone / Menhir
22 posts
Eightercua Stone Row / Alignment
10 posts
Feaghna Bullaun Stone
4 posts
Foheraghmore Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Fossa Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Gallaunmore Standing Stone / Menhir
1 post
Garyard Henge
2 posts
Glanleam Standing Stone / Menhir
5 posts
Glashananinnaun Stone Circle
3 posts
Gortnagulla Stone Row / Alignment
11 posts
Graigue Standing Stone / Menhir
3 posts
Grousemount Stone Circle
12 posts
Gurteen Standing Stone / Menhir
24 posts
Gurteen Stone Circle
6 posts
Inchinanagh Standing Stones
2 posts
4 sites
Kealduff
26 posts
Kenmare Stone Circle
10 posts
Killaclohane Portal Tomb
3 posts
Kilmalkedar Bullaun Stone
3 posts
Kilmalkedar Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Kinard East Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
5 posts
Knockbrack Wedge Tomb
11 posts
Leabaleaha Wedge Tomb
6 posts
Leacanabuile Stone Fort / Dun
1 post
Lehid Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
3 posts
Lehid Standing Stone / Menhir
2 posts
Lehid Wedge Tomb
40 posts
Lissyvigeen Stone Circle
15 posts
Loher Stone Fort / Dun
3 posts
Lougher Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
3 posts
Lugnagappul Cairn(s)
2 posts
Maumnahaltora Wedge Tomb
2 posts
2 sites
Milleens
4 posts
Milltown Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
5 posts
2 sites
Milltown Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Minard Wedge Tomb
1 post
Oghermong Standing Stone / Menhir
7 posts
2 sites
The Paps of Anu Sacred Hill
5 posts
Reenkilla Stone Circle
1 post
Rossacoosane Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
22 posts
Shronebirrane Stone Circle
Staigue Standing Stone / Menhir
13 posts
Staigue Bridge Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
21 posts
Staigue Cashel Stone Fort / Dun
6 posts
Toon Standing Stone / Menhir
4 posts
Tullakeel Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art
38 posts
Uragh Stone Circle
14 posts
Uragh North Stone Circle
12 posts
Uragh West Stone Circle
3 posts
Waterville Standing Stone / Menhir

News

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Remains of ‘lost’ bronze age tomb discovered in County Kerry in Ireland

Altóir na Gréine stood for approximately 4,000 years on Dingle peninsula before vanishing in 19th century.

More info : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/18/bronze-age-tomb-discovered-county-kerry-ireland
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
19th January 2024ce

Ancient 'untouched' tomb discovered on Dingle Peninsula


By Seán Mac an tSíthigh
Iriseoir Fise

An ancient tomb, described by archaeologists as "untouched" and "highly unusual" has been discovered on the Dingle Peninsula in Co Kerry.

The tomb was uncovered in recent days during land improvement works being carried out by a farmer... continues...
ryaner Posted by ryaner
16th April 2021ce

Illuminating discovery at megalithic tomb in Kerry


https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2017/0925/907390-megalithic/

A hillwalker in west Kerry has made a stunning discovery which connects a 4,000-year-old tomb with the equinox... continues...
tjj Posted by tjj
25th September 2017ce

Danny Healy-Rae and the Little People: Fairies to blame for problems on bad road, says TD


It was a puzzling case of Danny Healy-Rae and the 'little people'.
The Kerry TD is blaming poor road conditions around Killarney on fairies, according to his daughter... continues...
ryaner Posted by ryaner
12th August 2017ce

Council approves donkey sanctuary on ancient site


Kerry County Council last night confirmed it had given the go-ahead for a donkey sanctuary and roadway now under construction in a unique Bronze Age valley near the Conor Pass which contains dozens of archaeological monuments.
The council said it had made its ruling “based on the information” it was given... continues...
moss Posted by moss
9th November 2013ce
Edited 9th November 2013ce

Farmer fined €25,000 for destroying ringfort


A 64-year-old farmer has been fined €25,000 at the Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee for destroying a 1,000-year-old ringfort, which was a protected national monument... continues...
ryaner Posted by ryaner
3rd March 2012ce

Man Faces Jail Term For Demolishing Ancient Fort

A Causeway man is facing a possible 5 year jail term etc etc.

More info :

http://www.kerryman.ie/news/man-faces-jail-for-demolishing-ancient-ring-fort-2949787.html
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
1st December 2011ce

Outrage at Destruction at Dun Mor


From u.tv

The 700 metres of earthen works that surrounded the ancient Dun Mor Fort on the Dingle Peninsula were levelled at the weekend by an excavating machine. An entrance and a standing stone with an ogham inscription were also removed.

Heritage Ireland spokeswoman Isobel Smyth said it was a dreadful act... continues...
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
22nd June 2004ce
Edited 22nd June 2004ce

Latest posts for County Kerry

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Cnoc an Bhróigín Thiar (Cist) — Links

Knockavrogeen West, Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry : Investigation of unclassified megalithic tomb


Short video of the excavation and recording of the tomb before resealing.
ryaner Posted by ryaner
30th June 2023ce

Fossa (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images (click to view fullsize)

<b>Fossa</b>Posted by markj99<b>Fossa</b>Posted by markj99 Posted by markj99
18th October 2020ce

Dunmore (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

<b>Dunmore</b>Posted by Meic<b>Dunmore</b>Posted by Meic<b>Dunmore</b>Posted by Meic<b>Dunmore</b>Posted by Meic<b>Dunmore</b>Posted by Meic Meic Posted by Meic
31st May 2019ce

Ballinrannig (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images

<b>Ballinrannig</b>Posted by Meic<b>Ballinrannig</b>Posted by Meic Meic Posted by Meic
30th May 2019ce
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