Could this weathered giant before us truly be a window to Ireland’s ancient past? Here in the rolling hills near Dublin, stands the Carrickgollogan dolmen, a silent sentinel from a time long before written word. This isn’t just a pile of stones. The Carrickgollogan dolmen is a wedge tomb, a testament to the ingenuity and spirituality of the Neolithic people who called Ireland home over 4,500 years ago. These people, farmers and herders, carefully arranged these massive stones, creating a chamber where they would lay their loved ones to rest. Sadly, time has taken its toll on the Carrickgollogan dolmen. In 2021, its mighty capstone, weighing several tons, collapsed inward, a stark reminder of nature’s relentless power. But the collapse, while tragic, doesn’t diminish the story the Carrickgollogan dolmen tells. It whispers of rituals and beliefs, of a people deeply connected to the cycles of life and death. Though the bones of those laid to rest here are long gone, their memory lives on in these weathered stones, a poignant reminder of our connection to the ancient past.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church