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Brú na Bóinne – a UNESCO world heritage site

September 14, 2022 • Tourism Ireland • Season 2022 • Episode 14

Three giant mounds stand on top of 3 hills overlooking a bend in the Boyne River. But these three mounds are no ordinary mounds, they have been named as UNESCO World Heritage and figure throughout Irish history, myth, and folklore. So, what makes them so special and why should you visit?

Today we are joined by Clare Tuffy, from the Office of Public Works at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre to talk about Ireland’s ancient heritage.

For more information on the trips on offer visit: Heritageireland.ie

For more in-depth info visit worldheritageireland.ie

This episode’s Irish words:

The Palace of the Boyne

Brú na Bóinne - Pronounced: Bry na Boiñe

Other attractions mentioned:

Louchcrew Cairns

heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/loughcrew-cairns

Hill of Tara

heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/hill-of-tara

Carrowmore and Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo