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18 Oct Grianan of Aileach , Carrowreagh , County Donegal

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Set on top of 800ft Greenan hill , this fort , built around 1700BC , possibly as a druidic sun temple and occupied until the 12th century , offers views over both loughs Swilly and Foyle. Grianan means ‘sun palace’ and the kingdom of Aileach consisted...

16 Mar Grianan of Aileach

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This remarkable circular fortress lies about 14km south of Buncrana, perched on a hilltop and reached by a small winding lane. Aerial photographs of itshow the stone ring-fort in an emerald pool of grassland amid scrubby trufts of brownish heather and gorse. The name means...

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18 Oct Grianan of Aileach , Carrowreagh , County Donegal

16 Mar Grianan of Aileach