[caption id="attachment_1519" align="aligncenter" width="551" caption="Architecture"][/caption] Above: Early Irish architecture A hundred years after the Christian era the four great fortresses of Ireland were erected or enlarged by Tuathal Teachtmhar at Tlachtgha, Taillte, Teamhair and Uisneach. Tara was extended at the hands of many successive kings. Though the Fiana favoured the outdoor life, all the great kings of our race had their architects. The names of some, indeed, are preserved amongst those of the world's great builders, notably Car, builder of Cashel; Righriu and Garb-ban, ... Read More

[caption id="attachment_1518" align="aligncenter" width="495" caption="Building"][/caption] Above: Early Irish building Irish architecture may be traced to a rude and very remote origin. Two raths are referred to as erected in the course of the invasion of Neimheadh, namely Rath Cinneich in Uibh Nuallain and Rath Cimbaoith in Seimhne. At Tur Conaing in Toirinis dwelt the Fomorians. Slainghe, first king of all Ireland, died at Dionnriogh, called also Dumha Slainghe. His successor Rughruidhe fell at Brugh na Boinne, reckoned the most impressive relic of antiquity north of ... Read More