Sacred Ireland by Jon Michael Riley Ireland1 | Page 4

Pre History

T

he Irish embrace mystery. They
always have and even under the rigors
of modern life, they honor mystery
and appreciate the uniqueness of their
inheritance. This reverence goes so far back
into the shadows of time that its resonance
cannot easily be stilled or ignored.
The prehistoric observatories of
Newgrange, Loughcrew or any number of
delicately balanced dolmens, stone circles
and court tombs will endure far beyond our
modern world. They bring with them their
gift of mystery, story and shadow of a highly
intelligent culture that continue to amaze
archeologists and anthropologists with their
remarkable sophistication and knowledge.

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Left: Beltaney Stone Circle, County Donegal
Right: Ardgroom Outer Stone Circle, Beara
Peninsula, West Cork