Feb 3, 2024
A chronology of events, mostly related to Egypt, some of which may have had a long term influence or impact on the evolution of Christianity in Ireland and, therefore, Europe. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Jan 23, 2024
Wells were of paramount importance to the people of Ireland who flocked to them for supernatural protection, respectful of the water’s ability to cure. There must have been endless disappointment but, nonetheless, the early Christians adopted these wells which were,...
Jan 3, 2024
There are 67 confirmed round towers in Ireland, where at least a part survives, as well as 23 sites that are generally accepted to have ‘once’ been home to a round tower. Could their original purpose have been astronomical? Become a member of Turtle’s History Library...
Dec 11, 2023
Select a county here for more articles on Irish history. Thoughts on how and why some of Ireland’s present-day roads have been used for several thousand years. Three parishes (Esker (An Eiscir), Co. Dublin; Moylisker (Maoileiscir),...
Oct 9, 2023
I am still unsure of the fort’s purpose, but I am now quite convinced that Dun Aengus was once a circular fort and that a little under half of it has tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean, a wee slide here, a little collapse there. Become a member of Turtle’s History...
