Hill of Tara: Why Did Ireland Build a Motorway Through Its Most Sacred Ancient Site?
The Hill of Tara, County Meath — mythological centre of ancient Ireland and seat of its High Kings. Photo: Uberhonken / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA …
The Hill of Tara, County Meath — mythological centre of ancient Ireland and seat of its High Kings. Photo: Uberhonken / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA …
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