Hill of Tara Description
The Hill of Tara (National Monument) has a whole series of grass covered earthworks. Nothing remains of the timber or wattle-and-daub buildings of the Celtic period, the finest of which were said to have doors set with precious stones and furnishings of gold and bronze. To be able, however, to begin to appreciate the importance of Tara, visitors are recommended to see the recently made video film shown in St Patrick's Church.

The central area of the complex, the Rath of the Kings, is surrounded by a great rampart, the Royal Enclosure. In the middle of this enclosure are two small circular earthworks, Cormac's House and the Royal Seat. Near Cormac's House the coronation stone (Lia Fail) is supposed to have stood, of which legend has
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin;  Historic site;  Prehistoric site or exhibit;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain;  Tombs, burial site
Address
Hill of Tara
Navan
Ireland
Hours
May 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Cost
Adult2.00 Euros
Senior1.25 Euros
Group discounts1.25 Euros
Child1.00 Euros
Family5.50 Euros
Tips
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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