Newgrange megalithic tomb

The Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC.  It covers an area of over one acre.
Irish mythology thought that megalithic mounds such as Newgrange were sídhe or fairy mounds. Newgrange itself was said to be the home of Oenghus, the god of love. The Passage Tomb at Newgrange was re-discovered in 1699 when material was being removed for road building. A major archaeological excavation of Newgrange began in 1962.

The mound and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art.
Guided tours provide the only access now and start from the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre.