Re: Ireland Recommendations? | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

FourWinds Apr 23, 2003 06:55:10

Replying to rangzen

If you're into circles then it has to be Cork/Kerry.

If you like passage tombs and dolmeny-type things the Sligo/Donegal is a good bet.

If you want stunningly moon-like scenery and hard walking to some tombs then try The Burren in Clare.

Those are your three 'popular and easy' choices.

There are zillions of tombs in Cork & Kerry area but they're practically all wedge tombs. Anyon going to Cork should definitely get to Labbacallee wedge tomb ... it's rather large.

There's loads around Dublin that isn't all that well known - or are you staying in Dublin just for the Guiness?

If I'm around then I may be able to show you a couple of the Dublin bits and bobs. They're worth taking an afternoon to see ...

Andy Strain Apr 23, 2003 10:50:50

Replying to FourWinds

Yes, and be sure to see Newgrange too. Last time I was there the visitors centre was so interesting I didn't have time for the place itself. Excellent value also. There were some other big hills there.

rangzen Apr 24, 2003 11:55:00

Replying to FourWinds

Thanks FourWinds... we're into circles AND tombs - Sligo was completely amazing in 2001 (despite piss awful weather) - and we would like to go again, but feel we should see more of the rest of the country. We also briefly saw some of the Burren then. I haven't been to Cork since 1989 and can't remember that much about it. I've read somewhere that the Mizen (sp?) peninsula has plenty to see - is this right? How long does it take to get to Cork from Dublin?

How many sites worth seeing are there in Donegal?

We're in Dublin from July 16 for about 3 days - we're actually there for the CoBrA exhibition at the MoMA - but want to combine this with stone spotting - oooh, a guided tour would be absolutely fantastic... I saw Newgrange back in 89 but have no particular desire to see it again - would rather see smaller less 'developed' sites.

I don't always have time to check in here - could you email me directly at [email protected]? I really would like to arrange something for when we visit - you're a star!

THANKS!!!