Ancient Ireland Books

Pagan Ireland: Ritual and Belief in Prehistoric Ireland.
Treasures of the Boyne Valley: by Peter Harbison.
Ireland: Standing Stones to Stormont
Irish Symbols of 3500 BC by N. L. Thomas.
Ireland's Pre-Celtic Archaeological & Anthropological Heritage.
Landscapes of Neolithic Ireland by Gabriel Cooney.
A Little History of Astro-Archaeology by John Michell.
Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain and Ireland.

Ancient Ireland Fiction

Bending The Boyne, ca. 2200 BCE - A Novel by J.S. Dunn.
Spirit Mound - A Novel by Richard F. Fleck.
The Princes of Ireland - A Novel by Edward Rutherfurd.
Winter solstice - A Novel by Lucy Costigan.
The Stonehenge Scrolls - A Novel by K.P. Robbins.
Conan & The Mystical, Magical Light Of Loughcrew.

Ancient and Sacred Sites on DVD & CD

Standing with Stones DVD - Megalithic Britain and Ireland.
Old News - Ancient Celts in America.
Time after Time DVD - Ancient Celts, Americans & Australians
A Field Guide to Megalithic Ireland CD-ROM.

Books by Martin Brennan

The Stones of Time - Calendars, Sundials and Stone Chambers of Ancient Ireland, first published in 1983 as The Stars and the Stones.

The Boyne Valley Vision published in 1980 and long out of print. The book presented an interpretation of the monuments, which challenged the conclusions of earlier studies.

Books by Peter Harbison

Treasures of the Boyne Valley, the archaeologist and historian Peter Harbison traces the River Boyne from source to sea, covering human habitation from pre-history to the present day. The River Boyne flows through the rich limestone land of Co. Meath. Its combination of fertile soil and navigable access to the sea has ensured that it has been inhabited continuously from the end of the Ice Age. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Pre-Christian Ireland, From the First Settlers to the Early Celts by Peter Harbison. Although one of the last corners of Europe to have been settled by man, Ireland is particularly rich in prehistoric remains. The great passage-tomb of Newgrange has become internationally famous since the discovery of its orientation towards the rising sun at the winter solstice, and excavations at the neighbouring tomb of Knowth have given unprecedented insight into the wealth of Irish megalithic art. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Books by David Sweetman

Irish Castles and Fortified Houses by David Sweetman. The arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland in 1169 marked the beginning of castle building in Ireland. The earliest castles, known as mottes, were built of wood and clay, and the speed of their erection coupled with the Normans' fighting skills meant that land quickly conquered could be securely held. By 1200 these fairly simple yet effective structures were already being replaced by large stone fortresses. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

The Medieval Castles of Ireland by David Sweetman is a definitive study of the archaeology of Irish castles, from the middle ages to the seventeenth century, covering well over four hundred castles and earthworks. The great age of Irish castle-building began with the arrival of the Anglo-Normans, traditionally dated to 1169, and continued right up to the seventeenth century. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Books by Michael Herity

Irish Passage Graves: Neolithic tomb-builders in Ireland and Britain 2500 B.C. by Michael Herity. Published in 1974 by Irish University Press, Dublin, Ireland. The book presents a description of the tombs, art, burials and grave-goods, and then attempts a reconstruction of the everyday life of their builders: subsistence, habitations, technology, even the industries of this remarkable people, the remains of whose civilisation we call the Boyne Culture. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Ireland in Prehistory by Michael Herity and George Eogan, published in 1977. Herity's work is related mainly to the Neolithic, and he has written chapters 1-4 and 11, Eogan's work centres upon the later Bronze Age, and he has written chapters 5-10. The material presented in a book of this kind is inevitably only a selection. It is hoped that the compilation will at least have indicated Ireland's wealth of prehistoric material and raised new questions about pre-Christian Ireland. Purchase at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Delve deeper into the mysteries of Newgrange, Knowth, and Ireland’s prehistoric monuments with these insightful books. Whether you’re a scholar researching Neolithic Ireland, a traveller planning a visit to the Boyne Valley, or a history lover fascinated by Celtic myths, passage tombs, and megalithic art, our carefully curated selection has something for you. From detailed archaeological studies to engaging historical narratives, these books provide a gateway to understanding the ingenuity and spirituality of Ireland’s ancient builders. Browse, discover, and enrich your knowledge of one of the world’s most intriguing prehistoric cultures today!

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