[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

[caption id="attachment_1509" align="aligncenter" width="578" caption="Ardagh Chalice"][/caption] Above: The Ardagh Chalice The Tara Brooch, rightly referred to as a masterpiece of the jeweller's art, was found on the strand at Bettystown near Drogheda in 1850. " The body of the brooch is of bronze, and is decorated with panels in fine gold filigree work, enamel, and settings of amber and glass. The ornament includes spirals, interlaced work, human heads and animal forms On the front the ornament is confined mostly to interlaced work ; the trumpet ... Read More