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Larry and Lynnette Crouse


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The Harp that Once
Map of the Boyne Valley, CO Meath. Co. Meath is home to fully 45% of all the ancient sites and artifacts in Ireland.The ancient site of Kings, The Hill of Tara -- Legand has it that Brain Ború ruled from here, but it would seem that the history goes farther back than he.Newgrange in the Boyne Valley is a World Heritage Site and houses a stone-age passage tomb whose inner chamber is illuminated by the winter solstice sun. Doorway to the inner chamber ... you may enter only with a tour guide.Many sites dot the landscape of Meath, but Newgrange is perhaps the most notable.This remarkable photo encompasses the old (the mound over the megalithic passage tomb) and the new (a jet overhead.)
A headstone at Newgrange siteA burial circle at NewgrangeAlso situated in Co. Meath is Trim Castle, perhaps the finest Norman Castle in Ireland (1173) and touted as the largest castle ruin in Europe. Sheepgate ruin near TrimYellow Steeple near TrimAnother shot of Trim Castle. (If you are in Trim at the right time and the weather holds to be as fine as pictured here, you can take a hot air balloon ride over the area! Breathtaking!)
Mellifont, a Cistercian Abbey, can also be found in MeathThe church ruin at Mellifont. The area is currently being excavated and is in a beautiful setting. Mellifont Gate is on the site as well as a rectangular cloister
Monasterboice Round Tower - Round towers were built to protect the monks should they come under attack.6th century Cistercian monastery Monasterboice (CO Louth) The first Cistercian monastery in IrelandA beautiful example of a High Cross ... There are three marvelous High Crosses to be found at MonasterboiceMuiredach's high cross at Monasterboice .. the finest High Cross in IrelandThe Scripture Cross is the highest High Cross in Ireland circa 10th century. There are over 60 round towers surviving in Ireland from the 10th century, and the one at Monasterboice is in wonderful condition. It has a gorgeous view, especially on a day such as the one pictured!