Ireland was founded more than 5,000 years ago. The country has many places where things of their history and culture are seen. The national parks and other areas are major locations where tourists visit to learn more of the country's history. Ireland is full of ancient areas with historical significance. The journey of Ireland’s history begins in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, known for its history and heritage. From Dublin, the scenic route takes you to Wicklow Mountains National Park to Glendalough, a settlement founded by St. Kevin. Much of the south coast tells stories of immigration and invasion. Several miles from Glendalough, is a replica of a three-masted "coffin ship” that took more than a million people from Ireland to North America to escape starvation. One who came to America on this ship was Patrick Kennedy, the great-grandfather of JFK. Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford, was founded by Vikings in the year 914. The museums and towers in this area are 15th century vestments. Fifteenth century vestments wore by priests with biblical sense are of great importance in the history of the different cultures. St.Patricks Rock is a green hill that includes medieval castles, cathedral, and chapel. Many archeological landscapes are apart of this land including Ireland's largest tomb.
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Some churches and chapels dating back thousands of years. These ruins of chapels were not the only religion that shaped the culture. Also pagan sites are apart of Ireland’s lineage showing the hills that were used to practice magic. Many pagan rituals and worshipping of pagan gods occurred here. The main location for these pagan rituals were at the Hill of Uisneach. A huge boulder on the southwestern slope, known as the Catstone, is said to show the burial site of Ériu, the Earth goddess, after whom Ireland is said to be named after, and to act as a gateway to the
Some churches and chapels dating back thousands of years. These ruins of chapels were not the only religion that shaped the culture. Also pagan sites are apart of Ireland’s lineage showing the hills that were used to practice magic. Many pagan rituals and worshipping of pagan gods occurred here. The main location for these pagan rituals were at the Hill of Uisneach. A huge boulder on the southwestern slope, known as the Catstone, is said to show the burial site of Ériu, the Earth goddess, after whom Ireland is said to be named after, and to act as a gateway to the