Why Irish Monks Built Towers With Doors No One Could Reach From the Ground
Ireland’s ancient round towers have puzzled historians for centuries. The entrance is always three metres off the ground — and the monks who built them did it on purpose.
Ireland’s ancient round towers have puzzled historians for centuries. The entrance is always three metres off the ground — and the monks who built them did it on purpose.
Before cheap flights existed, leaving Ireland for America was permanent. Discover the American Wake — the all-night farewell party Irish communities held for those they would never see again.