Artwork inspired by megalithic sites
Newgrange Winter Solstice Silk Scarf. This luxurious 100% silk scarf depicts the sun illuminating the passage tomb at Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Boyne Valley on the east coast of Ireland. It reflects quality, craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Printed on soft natural silk, this wearable piece of art is a luxurious accessory for all seasons.
Dorothy Bentley, Jewellery Artist. Dorothy's designs are inspired by her upbringing in the Celtic tradition and by megalithic symbols, especially the spirals at Newgrange. Her jewellery features interlace knotwork, spirals and infinity symbols, combining ancient tradition with a modern style. Every piece is handcrafted and unique.
Sally McKenna's art is inspired by the passage tombs at Newgrange, Fourknocks and Loughcrew in Ireland's Ancient East. Her search for sacred space through Ireland's ancient holy sites takes the form of a journey from the bright sunshine of the American South West to the enveloping mists of Ireland's ancient sacred places.
Loughcrew Cairn T by Padraig Conway. This actual-size reproduction of the backstone in Loughcrew Cairn T in Ireland's Ancient East measures 32 x 44 inches. The high-quality silkscreen print is a collectable limited edition, with prints for sale at 200 Euro each. It is a labour of love for Padraig, who is only interested in covering his costs. Email enquiries to
Art by Ric Kemp is a cycle of eight paintings based on Avebury in Wiltshire. Images of six of the eight paintings are displayed, while Samhain and the Vernal Equinox are yet to be realised.
The series includes Autumn Equinox at Silbury Hill, Imbolc at Avebury, Summer Solstice with the zenith sun over the North Cove, Winter Solstice with the dawning sun on a dark midwinter horizon, Lughnasa with the first fruits of harvest in front of Silbury Hill, and Beltane, showing girls dancing around a maypole.
Artwork by Helen Farrell, who works in watercolours, acrylics, oils, print and mixed media. Helen often takes a stone symbol or pattern as her starting point and allows the work to develop from there. Originally from Co. Meath, she has been inspired by the cairns at Loughcrew and the passage tombs of the Boyne Valley.
Newgrange Quilt by Rozemaryn Van der Horst. The quilt was started at the beginning of September 2004 and the front was finished by the Winter Solstice of 2004. Except for the mound itself, it is made from quilting blocks named "Irish chain". The border includes some of the petroglyphs found on the kerbstones around the mound. The quilt measures 55 x 25", 137 x 62 cm.
Artwork by Elle Fagan.
A wonderful watercolour capturing the equinox sunrise as it illuminates the backstone inside Cairn T at Loughcrew. Around the spring and autumn equinoxes, the rising sun shines directly along the passage, lighting up the chamber and revealing the intricate megalithic carvings on the stone.
Handcrafted paperweights and ornaments are no longer available, so the images remain for us to enjoy.
The handcrafted pieces include miniature Ogham stones, Sheela Na Gigs, miniature megalithic passage mounds and dolmens.
Artwork by Richard Moore, who has been painting in the Boyne Valley for many years. He works mainly in oil, and sometimes in watercolour and ink. Richard's keen eye, together with his deep appreciation of the natural and man-made environments, gives us a unique portrait of the ancient sites of the Boyne Valley.
Paintings by Judith Quain. While on a tour of Ireland's megalithic tombs, Judith Quain discovered the beauty of ancient symbols carved into stone. For centuries, myths and legends have celebrated their power, and she was intrigued by the idea that these ancient cairns, standing stones and stone circles may be among the oldest astronomical observatories in the world, predating Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids.
Newgrange and Knowth Petroglyph Paintings by the artist M.P.Gollon. The artist painted these images in the hope of giving people a sense of these remarkable places and their sense of space and time, especially those who may not have the privilege of experiencing them in person.
Body Art by Pat Fish,
who designs and sells original tattoo patterns, including the famous Newgrange Entrance Stone.
The Entrance Stone at Newgrange is one of the most iconic examples of megalithic art in Ireland. Its surface is decorated with a striking arrangement of spirals, lozenges and geometric motifs, carved over 5,000 years ago by Neolithic artists.