Ancient DNA Reveals Irish Goats Have a 3,000-Year-Old Lineage Still Alive Today

Ancient DNA and protein analysis reveal that modern Old Irish Goats are closely related to Bronze Age populations. This ...
AOL

This Is Ireland’s Oldest National Park—and It Has Rare Wildlife, Mysterious Medieval Ruins, and Stunning Lake Views

In the heart of County Kerry lies a land of contrasts, where rare ferns and moss blanket lush valleys of ancient forests, which meet freshwater lakes backed by sandstone peaks. Mysterious medieval ...
Irish Central

Prehistoric Wicklow find could prove Vikings may not have built first Irish towns

Researchers have uncovered evidence of a sprawling prehistoric complex in the hills of Wicklow that rivals the scale of early cities. This monumental find challenges the long held historical narrative ...
Yahoo

Ironmonger brings Ireland's ancient past to life with smoke and fire

HILL OF TARA, Ireland (Reuters) -On a farm that straddles one of the five ancient roadways that radiate from the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the high kings of Ireland, a master blacksmith is ...
BBC

A Journey Through 5,000 Years of History in Ireland's Ancient East

At first glance, the east of Ireland boasts soft green fields, busy little towns and gentle rolling rivers but a deeper look reveals a landscape rich in wonder and brimming with incredible tales: ...