Ancient Ireland Books
Ireland: Standing Stones to Stormont by
Tom Quinn Kumpf,
a photographic study of the ancient sites of Ireland with notes by the
author of events and experiences he had while working on the project.
As the photographer and writer, Tom has been to Ireland
countless times. The book is made up mostly of
ancient sites - stone circles, ring forts, standing stones, with specific
attention paid to places like
Newgrange,
Knowth and
Carrowkeel.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
Landscapes of Neolithic Ireland by
Gabriel Cooney.
The author integrates the study of landscape, settlement, agriculture, material culture and burial practice to
offer a picture of the complexities and the realities of Neolithic lives and societies in Ireland.
'An important statement for Irish archaeology in general. This book should have a prominent place on the bookshelves of all men and women interested in Irish History, both professionally and avocationally.'
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
Ireland's Pre-Celtic Archaeological and Anthropological Heritage by
Tok Freeland Thompson.
This scholarly book published in 2006 challenges current trends in thinking about Ireland and Celticity.
The author draws on a wide range of disciplinary outlooks including Archaeology,
Folklore, Linguistics, History and Genetics.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
The Measure of the Cosmos by
Petur Halldorsson.
Research into the Sagas told in 13th century Icelandic skin manuscripts has
revealed a pre-historic Image of Creation marked in the land by Iceland's 9th
century settlers with exquisite geometric and mathematical precision.
Pre-historic Man similarly marked in the land in Ireland, France, Denmark,
Britain, Italy and Greece.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain and Ireland by
Clive Ruggles.
Do prehistoric stone monuments in Britain and
Ireland incorporate deliberate astronomical alignments, and if so,
what is their purpose and meaning? This book provides an account of
megalithic astronomy debates and examines prehistoric man's concern
with celestial bodies and events.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
A
Little History of Astro-Archaeology by
John Michell. The
study of astro-archaeology (the astronomy of ancient sites) has now
expanded worldwide, bringing new revelations about the mystical
sciences of antiquity. This "little history" summarizes the
issues involved in astro-archaeology, and illustrates its principal
sites including
Newgrange and Stonehenge.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
Also by
John Michell -
Secrets of the Stones:
New Revelations of Astro-Archaeology and the Mystical Sciences of Antiquity.
Atlas of the Irish Rural Landscape. Lush and green, the beauty of Ireland's landscape is legendary.
This book has harnessed the expertise of dozens of specialists to produce an
exciting and pioneering study which aims to increase understanding and
appreciation for the landscape as an important element of Irish national
heritage, and to provide a much needed basis for an understanding of landscape
conservation and planning. Regional
case studies, covering the whole of Ireland from north to south, are included,
along with historical background.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk

Irish Symbols of 3500 BC by
N. L. Thomas. The inscriptions on the
megalithic stones at Newgrange, Knowth, Fourknocks and Loughcrew are
investigated by the engineer Dr. Neil L. Thomas. He presents the
stones as calendars for a 16 month year with 22 or 23 days per month
and 8 annual solar and seasonal events.
Purchase at
Amazon.com or
Amazon.co.uk
Sacred Stones by
Gene Kangas, Art Professor Emeritus. This book
features an array of ancient stone carvings
located in prehistoric sites as well as personalized sculpted stones found in
more recent cemeteries. Monuments highlighted in the book are stone sculptures
that are unique, expressive and timeless.
Irish sites included in
Sacred Stones: Legananny Dolmen, Carrickglass Dolmen, Ballycrovane Ogham Stone,
Beaghmore Stone Circles, Poulenabrone Dolman, and Janus Figure on Boa Island.
Boyne Valley Private Day Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and culture of the Boyne Valley with our full-day private tours.
Visit Newgrange World Heritage site, explore the Hill of Slane, where Saint Patrick famously lit the Paschal fire.
Discover the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of power for the High Kings of Ireland.
Book Now