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The earliest tombs in Ireland are 5000 years old...they can be dated by carbon-14 analysis of bones and other organic material found inside the tombs

Donegal, from the original Irish spelling Dún na nGall, means 'the fort of the foreigners'

I agree...what it said on the website was that the skeleton was found when clearing stones around the tomb, not in it, so maybe it was a medieval murder victim buried in a shallow grave😱probably still lying somewhere in the field!

Poor soul....

Yes, I knew it wasn't much to look at but it was only a short distance from where I was driving to. Only stayed a few minutes for some pics and clips...not like I'll ever be back to see it again 😀

Thank you Jo! A lot of these tombs have been excavated but there are many more which still hold their secrets

Thank you...always a thrill to arrive at a tomb I haven't visited before

Yes no doubt, the church has been in ruins over 400 years now so it's really ancient too.

Don't think so Gunn, they must have cut the grass down so short and it died in a week of hot sun/no rain...tusen takk!

Thanks Jo!

ah it's because the videos are crap 🤣🤣 it's no big deal!

The videos are good. You need the name the channel properly and tag the videos properly

Thing is, I started this channel to post guitar videos...I don't post any of those videos much nowadays, but I might do in the future and I might post totally random videos now and again too. I've never chased views, it would be the easiest thing in the world to post clickbait titles/thumbnails for the views...I mainly use youtube to store video clips because I've lost so much footage and pics due to the blackscreen of death on old laptops...I do change the username randomly and very occasionally

yeah there are lots of them dotted around the countryside, most are in ruins

@@david_v2.1 oh I didn't know there was more thought it was just the one

There's a map to find historical monuments, buildings and ruins in NI...here is the link if you're interested. This is the newer version...not as good as the older version but still useful experience.arcgis.com/experience/8bb16b64f0994385a5c141027ae9d33e/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_2-18f19ce164c-layer-79%3A17828

@david_v2.1 I done digging on Google Maps and there is a lot of Windmill ruins mostly in county down its quite impressive

Not your usual standing stone!

Beautiful big stone Gunn!!

@@david_v2.1 stunning!!👌😍

Haha yes...unfortunately it means I have a tonne of clips to edit into videos so my phone is constantly running low on storage :/

It's a fantastic tomb!! The feather was being blown around in the breeze so I picked it up and planted it in the ground☺️using the iphone 12 camera

Ancient monuments...thousands I've visited maybe a couple of hundred...need a few lifetimes to get round all of them!!

@@david_v2.1 you are well on your way in this lifetime - keep em coming

Yes I remember that well😅 ...it was Stanton Drew stone circle in Somerset, England...the wee house is called the Round House...time flies!!!

@@david_v2.1 it sure does. Great trips and great memories 😊😊

First time I've seen a deep groove like that in a stone. Nice circle...went back the next morning with the drone but the field was full of cows so I drove on

@@david_v2.1 😅 Bloody cows....🐮 You can't turn your back on them.

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😂 it was way too cold and windy to light a fire that day!

Amazing place Nic, well worth the climb up the mountain!

No it's a dinky wee dolmen 😊 small but perfectly formed

Yes it was a great night! Hundreds of people were there though!!

Hola Gunn, it was beautiful up there, a bit windy though!

No masts or transmission station up here to spoil the view though!

@@david_v2.1 great point! I did a brief video up Croob last year but quality was poor with the wind. Will try again soon.

Yes the last section was a tough climb but great views and saw my first Irish lizard at the tomb!

🍀 The lucky lizard.... your lucky to see one David. Pretty rare wee beastie. I caught a glimpse of one years ago in Mayo . 👍🍀

Not aware of anything in this area...Ballyboley Woods in County Antrim has many reports of high strangeness

@@david_v2.1 thank you David I'm a member of IBRO Irish Bigfoot research organisation..I was on Deborah Hatswells BBR podcast you listened to..I'd like to chat to you if that's possible

@@BillyGWMorgan how do I get in touch Billy?

@@david_v2.1 can you post your email address? RUclips won't let me post mine it removed it.

Found your facebook page...will join up

I love finding tombs in the woods - such a magical setting - even though they were originally erected at a location where they could be seen unobstructed from points all round the landscape

Yes it's a big diamond shaped capstone...had a great time down there! Lots of stones, circles and tombs. Yes just got a fold out bed in the back and a wee gas camping cooker...does the job!

not diamond...triangular!!

@@david_v2.1 Cool , I have been looking at a few different small van conversions recently. Definitely does the job... better than a tent that's for sure . I converted my van back in 2009 before van life really became a thing . She's getting on a bit now though.

You'll get much better mileage and they're better for navigating those narrow winding roads.

I kind of agree with you up to a point...firstly it shouldn't have been sited so close to a prehistoric tomb. The other sculpture by the same artist in Davagh Forest is beside the kids playground, so maybe somewhere more easily accessible for the kids and disabled would have been better at Gortin. But I like the sculptures...public art is a good thing...it provides a sense of belonging, a focal point for communities and it's well proven that it reduces stress an social anxiety....besides, the masts and transformer station on top of the mountain are the ugliest of horrid constructions

@@david_v2.1 yes it is bad enough having communication masts without adding to the desecration.

Thanks chum!

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Yes Cavan Burren Park makes for a good day trip...never many people around

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I don't think it has been excavated before...just back from a jaunt round the Isle of Man. Some amazing sites there, got to see the crystal cave...turned into a mudbath for me 😂

@@david_v2.1 I am guessing you didn`t go to the farm and scrambled through the gorse and mire to get up there... Really looking forward to seeing your footage, I must admit I am a little bit jealous... I hope you had a great time over all . 👍🍀

I walked up the track from the A4 road. No gorse, and just a 5 minute trek up the hill to it. There were cows in the next field with easy access to the cairn field but they left me alone although I was very wary of them, always checking over my shoulder. The rain was constant and I was soaked and pretty pissed off...dropping down into the tomb is a tightish squeeze and I'm not overweight, might be easier for you as you look a wee bit thinner than me...once inside there's very little room to get decent footage, an extreme wide angle lens would be useful. The quartz walls were covered in a film of liquid mud due to the rain...better to go during a period of dry weather if you could plan it that way. I'm glad I had a change of clothes and XL cleansing wipes because I was muddy from head to toe...had to walk down the busy A4 road looking like a dug up zombie bog body. But it was all worth it, I think😂

​@@david_v2.1 😂 Aw man...the things we do for our art. At least you're laughing about it now. Didn't think the crystal chamber looked particularly small when Rupert was in there.He much be a Munchkin.😂 Looking forward to your videos. I don't suppose you have footage of the zombie bog body ....😆👍🍀

🤣no I don't but there must be a few drivers with dashcam footage still laughing there ballix off at it😂

It was a long trek to the top and once I got there it was like Siberia..so I didn't stay long! How are you? You're not doing much lingo camping these days :/

@@david_v2.1 Yeah it looked a bit chilly up there David, well done on getting up in that weather. I've not been out as much as usual due to a few health problems, but I'm headed over to Ireland in a few weeks, and I've put this on my list of places to visit. Not made a proper plan for my trip yet, but I want to hit the west coast after docking at Larne :)

Sorry to hear about the health problems Donna but I hope you enjoy your time over here. I recommend the Beaghmore Stone Circles on your road out west...there's a layby at the site on a quiet road to stop overnight if needed too.

@@david_v2.1 I'm doing ok, just needing a new knee and found out I have arthritis in my other foot and a B12 deficiency is probably the reason I'm in a lot of pain - ah the joys of getting older lol. It'll not beat me just yet. I'm really looking forward to my Irish trip, I'll check out the Beaghmore Stone Circles, and see if I can find that park-up if needs be for the night. Planning on Achill Island and Wild Nephin Park, and then the Aran Islands....with lots of winging it inbetween :)

It comes to us all eventually but we just gotta do our best and keep moving along...all that island hopping sounds expensive!

Thanks...it's not signposted like its next door neighbour

Yes de Courcey built a lot of castles around the country. Thanks for the book recommendation!

All I know of Lurach is what was printed on the information board...he founded a monastery at this site in the 6th century, he was a member of a local 'royal' family and his feast day is 17th February.

Thank you for watching! :)

Very interesting, thanks for posting that Christopher!

Hi Tom, I reckon you could manage it good enough. There's an easier gentler climb up the hill...I didn't know that at the time so being the idiot I am I found myself on the steep side of the hill but it was worth it in the end!

Oh you're no idiot David. this is great stuff!

Sorry for the late reply...a happy coincidence that I arrived just as the sun was setting..had to wait until a party of hotel guests cleared off though