Experience Irelands Ancient East, Road Trip Itinerary Day 2

As we continue our exploration through Irelands Ancient East, we realize it is not just a place. But instead a place with people and their stories. The story started more than 5000 years ago, and like many stories, It’s about hope and love. Traveling through Irelands Ancient East you not only relive the story but you become a part of it because the story is ongoing. Our adventures in Ireland are just the next chapter in this fantastic story. Today as we travel through more lush green landscapes we head to County Meath and County Louth.

The Story of Bru na Boinne

Today we leave the lovely County Kildare and head to County Meath with our first stop being Bru na Boinne. Bru na Boinne means the palace of the Boyne. It is referring to the area within the bend of the River Boyne which contains one of the world’s most important prehistoric landscapes. In Bru na Boinne are Neolithic passage tombs. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. The three well-known large passage tombs, Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth, were built some 5,000 years ago. Newgrange, interestingly enough, comes to life with sunlight on each winter solstice. Here the story is a little fuzzy, even among the experts. Was this a burial mound for kings? Was it a calendar? You will need to visit and decide for yourself.