Ancient irish

Irish Ancient Monolith

Queen Meadbh's Army I describe my work as narrative, drawing inspiration from diverse stories ranging from Irish legends to familiar fairy tales, from romantic tragedies to the meanderings of James Joyce’s Leopold Bloom, to mention a few. Having an interest in medieval manuscripts and early Christian art has influenced my approach to image making and I frequently use gold and silver leaf in my work, most particularly on pieces that relate to ancient legends. I see some Irish legends as a…

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

Ancient Ireland, Scotland and England had a fantastic folk religion that has been classed as Celtic. The way into understanding these religions is through the Druids.

What Is Celtic Artwork? ✔ History of Celtic Styles and Influences ✔ Notable Celtic Art ✔ Notable Celtic Revival Artists ✔

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Archaeological technology is uncovering new information about one of Ireland’s most significant but least appreciated sites, in Co Roscommon

Toutatis or Teutates was a Celtic god worshipped in ancient Gaul and Britain. On the basis of his name's etymology, he has been widely inter...

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is asking for your help in reassembling an early medieval carved stone. The Hilton of Cadboll Stone was carved in Scotland around 800 AD by the Picts, a mysterious people who have left little in the way of a written record but created some incredible art. The stone was carved shortly after the Picts converted to Christianity and includes one of Scotland’s earliest representations of Jesus. This particular stone has had a rough time in the past…

Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, an ancient Irish site, is a hidden gem on par with the famous burial sites at Newgrange and Tara.