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Rathcroghan is also steeped in Irish myth, and the starting point for Ireland's ancient epic - The Táin Bó Cúailnge.

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You'd love the Beara Peninsula in the southwest, it's full of stone circles, standing stones and hauntingly beautiful scenery

Not to my knowledge. I dont think any excavations have happened on the site since that early one. Would be interesting to revisit the archive for sure!

The past is always present on the beautiful island of Inis Oírr. This is just one of the wonderful wealth of monuments that are featured on our itinerary, available now for Tuatha Members.

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Interestingly, this same mound was used for burial again over a thousand later in the early medieval period, when 24 stone lined graves were inserted into Cnoc Raithní.

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It's such a joy to spend the day in good company exploring some of our wonderful heritage. I'm already looking forward to our next outing!

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Sadly, only one of the trumpets survives. You can see it in @nmireland.bsky.social

Ancient Music Ireland has a video of two replicas being played by Simon O'Dwyer and John Kenny:
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An elemental sound. I can imagine it resounding across the sacred landscape of Emain Macha!

Certainly planning more trips that way in the new year. So many incredible monuments!