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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 4h

Arran - fabulous afternoon to be on the beach at West Kilbride

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 16/10/2026

The Aghadoe Crozier • 12th Century This head of a bishop's crozier is beautifully decorated in the Urnes style and intricately carved from walrus ivory. It was found in the 19th century, in the ruins of Aghadoe Cathedral not far from Killarney, County Kerry. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #FindsFriday

The Aghadoe Crozier on display in the National Museum of Ireland

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Simon Hynd @simonhynd.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

It’s happening!

Simon Hynd and the cast of Ghosts on the red carpet

Simon Hynd at the premiere of the Ghosts movie

The Hynd family at the premiere of Ghosts

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 15/10/2026

An Chathair Mhór • Cahermore Stone Fort When it comes to early medieval landscapes, there are few places in Ireland, or indeed anywhere, that can compete with the Burren of County Clare. The relatively low-impact agriculture practised here for centuries has preserved a wealth of monuments.

An aerial view of a large circular drystone fort set within a hazel wood in the Burren

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 14/10/2026

On this day in 1318, the Hill of Faughart was the setting for one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of medieval Ireland. The armies of Edward Bruce, brother of the famous Scottish King Robert the Bruce, had invaded Ireland three years earlier at the head of a fearsome army. #Ireland

An aerial view of the Hill of Faughart overlooking the Bay of Dundalk in County Louth. Faughart Motte is in the foreground while the early church site is in the middle distance

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Spent some uncomfortably rocky hours overnight in a lime green no.5 on Portrush beach during a storm. Next morning the van wouldn’t start. Emergency mechanic found seawater in the petrol tank😱 Turns out there was no storm; just some pricks being pricks🤬

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 11/10/2026

I love this cat with a curly tail, caught in the act of devouring its prey. She is tucked under the north arm of the Cross of the Scriptures at Clonmacnoise, one of the finest high crosses in Ireland. It is thought to date to the early 10th century. A meow from more than a millennia ago #Ireland

A stone carving of a cat with a curly tail, it appears to be eating something or perhaps playing a musical instrument

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 10/10/2026

Bantry House • West Cork This elegant stately home was originally built in c.1710 by the Hutchison family, and it has been considerably added to over the years, particularly during the middle of the 19th century under Richard White, the 2nd Earl of Bantry. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Travel

Looking down a tree lined flight of stone steps to Bantry House

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Nice doggies🥰 Used to be a blues/jazz/swing band in Belfast called Otis & the Elevators😉

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 06/10/2026

You can read more about Glendalough's history in our free article and visitor guide here: www.tuatha.ie/glendalough-... And don't forget, as tomorrow is the first Wednesday of the month it is FREE ENTRY to many OPW heritage sites, including the visitor centre at Glendalough!

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Glendalough Monastery • History • 2026 Visitor Information

Glendalough Monastery is one of the most beautiful and historic sites in Ireland. A special and sacred place since it was founded by St Kevin

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The dwarf from The Singing Ringing Tree

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 02/10/2026

This sheela na gig is on display in the Ulster Museum. It is thought to have originally belonged to the church of Errigal Keerogue, Tyrone.

A stone carving known as a sheela na gig. It is classed as a female exhibitionist figure. It has a pained expression with gritted teeth and round staring eyes, and pendulous breasts. The right arm extends forward over the vulva; and the left backwards and under the leg.

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Is this a herring gull too?? This dude was sniffing my exhaust pipe the other day in the car park of a shopping centre

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ah absolutely! Almost the very edge of the Irish mainland🇮🇪

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Most of my childhood holidays looked like this. Then the sun would come out at 5pm🥹 Whereabouts is this in West Kerry?

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Loving the cover art. Check out Belfast artist Ted Pim. He paints lots of things but I love his flowers especially ‘Hello, New World’

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 28/09/2026

This one of my favourite times of year to explore Ireland. The colours are changing and there is a definite scent of autumn in the air. So for this week's #MonumentMonday newsletter, we explore six monuments that I think make for particularly enjoyable autumnal adventures. 🍂 #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

A view of a still lake in Autumn, stones a reflected in the foreground, while in the background autumnal coloured trees shroud steeply rising hills that frame the other side of the lake

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The best album released by Horslips (1976)

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 27/09/2026

Just spent the last few days on the beautiful island of Inishturk off the coast of Mayo. It's a truly stunning place, and I can't wait to go through all the photos properly. It's the kind of place that gets under your skin, so I'm already planning another trip! #WildAtlanticWay #ireland

A view across the coast of Inishturk towards the pier, the rugged rocky landscape is dotted with white cottages

A ram with curling horns in front of a drystone wall at the base of a steep hillside on Inishturk

The rugged coast of the island with the Atlantic churning white at the base of the cliffs

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sláinte mo chara! I’ve just spent 3 hours in the cinema watching Avengers Endgame with an extra few scenes slotted in. And I didn’t need to go for a mid-movie pee☺️☺️☺️ Small victories…. 3 hours😱

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 07/09/2026

In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to County Derry to visit Old Banagher Church, an important early church complex with associations to both St Patrick and St Muiredach.

A view through a medieval doorway of the ruined church of Banagher in County Derry, a gravel path leads through the now grassy nave and cloister.

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Jeez, I can’t narrow it down!! I’m loving the detailed colour sources on wings of insects and birds🥰 Greens and blues, if I’m pushed….

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 03/09/2026

Fancy exploring the Ring of Kerry this year? We have a FREE itinerary guide, featuring 22 of my favourite historic highlights (including Ross Castle!) Grab your free guide today at the link below: www.tuatha.ie/the-ultimate... #RingOfKerry #WildAtlanticWay #IrelandTravel

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The Ultimate Ring of Kerry Tour Itinerary - Tuatha

Our free Ultimate Ring of Kerry Tour itinerary helps you to explore like an expert – featuring 22 unmissable story-filled sites!

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 03/09/2026

Ross Castle • Kerry Beautifully situated on the shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park, Ross Castle is a late medieval towerhouse that was once the seat of the powerful O’Donoghue family. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Medieval

A late medieval towerhouse reflected in the waters of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 02/09/2026

The Meehambee Dolmen • Roscommon Located in the south of Roscommon, this c.5,500 year old Neolithic portal tomb is reached by walking along an atmospheric bridleway. One of those old hollow ways where it feels like you might encounter an Otherworldly figure or two. #Ireland #Archaeology

An enormous mossy capstone supported by equally mossy upright stones alongside a path in a wood in Roscommon, Ireland

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 01/09/2026

Tullaherin Round Tower • Kilkenny This round tower dates to around the 11th century and stands within an important early monastic complex. #Ireland #Kilkenny #SpéirGhorm #Medieval

Tullaherin Round Tower in County Kilkenny. The round tower has lost its conical roof.

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 30/08/2026

'We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time.' T.S. Eliot The 12th century church at Chill Maolchéadair (Kilmalkedar) on the Dingle Peninsula is always one of our favourite places to explore. #Ireland

A small boy on a path in front of Kilmalkedar Church, the ruin of a 12th century Romanesque church on the Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 27/08/2026

The twelve apostles depicted on the 10th century Moone High Cross, Kildare. The cross has a distinctive artistic style, that shares similarities with a number of high crosses along the Barrow Valley, including Castledermot and St Mullins. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #EarlyMedieval #IrishArchaeology

An early medieval depiction of the twelve apostles on Moone High Cross Kildare Ireland

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Fiona Brennan Cameron @fionacameron69.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Wonder where the people on the plane are going to? Or where they’ve been?

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 24/08/2026

In today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter we take a trip to Trim to discover one of Ireland's largest Norman castles. And if you love Irish medieval history, we also have a link for our upcoming Tuatha Talk webinar: 'The English Invasion of Ireland' with Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhárd #Ireland

The extensive ruin of Trim Castle viewed across the River Boyne, with people crossing the bridge across the river.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 23/08/2026

The Boheh Stone is a large boulder outcrop in the environs of Clew Bay in County Mayo. The stone bears remarkable prehistoric rock art. With more than 250 motifs evident, it is one of the most highly decorated stones that features this style of art to be found in Ireland. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm

A large lichen and mossy lump of bedrock outcrop, covered with prehistoric art of concentric circles and hollows

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 22/08/2026

Looking for a trail through time? The village of Carron is located deep within the heart of the Burren, and here you can enjoy a wonderfully atmospheric 5km looped walk that brings you to Temple Cronán. The church stands on an earlier monastic site, with tomb shrines and a holy well. #Ireland

An aerial view of the roofless ruin of Temple Cronán Church, surrounded by hazel trees and oaks

A stile crosses a drystone mossy wall into Temple Cronán

A 12th century stone head on Temple Cronán

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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Very interesting indeed! Ferriter's Cove has been considered a key site in our understanding of the transition to agriculture. This is another example of the importance of retaining and reexamining old excavation archives, they can often tell a much different story as new techniques are applied!

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Dr Gillian Kenny @medievalgill.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I love it that the nearest thing to a vampire in Irish history is a short, perpetually angry tyrant who is now eternally trapped under a Big Stone. medievalgill.substack.com/p/the-making...

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The making of a modern Irish vampire myth

How an undead Derry chieftain who battled Fionn MacCumhaill, and was buried three times but still wouldn't stay dead was made into a vampire.

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Jon Hawke @archaeohawke.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A #TombTuesday & #EpigraphyTuesday combined! Flavinus Tombstone The impressive Flavinus tombstone which is nearly 9ft high is housed at Hexham Abbey. It is likely to have come from the nearby Corbridge (Coria) to help build the original Anglo-Saxon church that stood here. #History #RomanBritain

It is dedicated to a Roman soldier named Flavinus. The inscription translates to:

To the venerated departed: Here Lies Flavinus a Horse rider of the cavalry regiment of Petriana. Standard bearer of the troop of Candidus. Aged 25, of 7 Years’ Service.

The tombstone depicts a mounted Roman (Flavinus) riding over a defeated 'barbarian', Flavius is holding a military standard. The tombstone clearly shows Roman dominance over the defeated Briton who is naked carrying a short sword and shield, the boot of Flavinus on the back of the defeated Briton is another sign of subjugation.

Although this is primarily a gravestone of a fallen Roman soldier, it is also seen as a form of propaganda. This symbolises the might of the Roman Empire, especially due to the sheer size of the tombstone.

Flavinus died during the late 1st century, during the early days of Roman expansion into northern Britain, at a time when the Stanegate Roman road was established. The cause of death is unknown.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 14/08/2026

A face from the past. A 12th century Hiberno-Romanesque head incorporated into a wall at Kilteel Church, Kildare. #Ireland #IrishHistory #SpéirGhorm

An ornately decorated architectural feature depicting a human face with a moustache set within a wall

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