Portal tombs, or dolmens, are found mainly in the northern half of Ireland, with notable examples in the south. They have 3 or more pillars with 1 or 2 capstones, always leaning down on one side, leaving a large portal opening #ProtectNeolithicIreland

Win this fantastic Powers Whiskey (NI) goody bag this winter Solstice 🙌 😀 You can still book into one of our solstice events on the 18th, 19th and 21st Dec see our website embrace.tours and toast the start of the ancients winter with an Irish Coffee of your own.

Neolithic sites in the Sperrins have been desecrated for profit See below an example of the horrific & irreparable damage being caused to Ireland's megalithic landscapes by unlawful & unnecessary private wind turbine developments #ProtectNeolithicIreland

Really enjoyed the Winter Solstice tour at Beaghmore Stone Circles, thanks to Hugh from Embrace for the experience #embrace #beaghmore #WinterSolstice

It's officially a White Christmas! ⛄🎄🎅🎁❄️ Snow has been spotted this morning in Scotland, and sleet over the Pennines ❄️ Here's a photo from Braemar, Ballater and Deeside Weather Page in Braemar this morning 👇

The Sperrins around Draperstown starting to whiten up a bit Barra Best

Great to see the first dusting of snow of 2022 today, this was Moneyneany in the Sperrins this afternoon. Looking more promising for the end of the week #snow #winter

A visit to Upperlands Dams today to check out the lakes, factory and abandoned buildings #upperlandsdams

Aurora from Beaghmore tonight, beams visible with naked eye, appeared so suddenly they got me off guard so had no time to find a comp, they vanished within a couple of mins #aurora #beaghmore

Cairns are all important, ancient structures, eminent in their own rights. However Knock Iveagh cairn is special. It is the PRE-EMINENT structure of an entire ritual landscape dating back to the Neolithic. A place of burial, ritual, & governance. #saveknockiveagh #statecarenow

Thank you OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory -what an experience we had singing under the stars.. Thank you #BelfastHour for introducing us to EMBRACEtours - it really enhanced our day. Mostly thank you to everyone who attended our Big Belfast Pop Up Choir event.... AWESOME #singrocklive #belfasthour

Easter Tour dates, learn more about Easters ancient lunar alignment at BeaghmoreStoneCircles embrace.tours Northern Ireland @Neolithic_Eire #SaveNeolithicSperrins Megaliths na hÉireann 🍀

Perfect weather for a wedding at the Hill of O’Neill in Dungannon, County Tyrone. Congrats to Hugh O’Neill and Mabel Bagenal. #HillOfONeill

Great evening with Mid Ulster Council celebrating the wedding of Hugh & Mabel, even better was Barra Best brigning the good weather with him #embraceagiantspirit #tastemidulster

At times stepping into The Beaghmore Stone Circles is like stepping into a galaxy far far away #maythe4thbewithyou #happystarwarsday #embraceagiantspirit #starwars #ireland Discover Ireland

Thanks to Belfast News Letter for the wonderful article about the Mid Ulster Council & Visit MidUlster's banquet last week. Read about the unique recreation of a wedding banquet celebrating the infamous marriage between Hugh O’Neill & Mabel Bagenal. newsletter.co.uk/news/people/gu…

#AskNASA why is it always cloudy and raining in Ireland during these event 😞 #lunareclipse2022

🌅In just 1 week's time, we'll be enjoying the #SummerSolstice, the longest day of the year! Here's how you can celebrate. 18 June: Solstice with The Seanchaí @OMDarkSky 19 June: Awakening your Senses with Ann Ward 21st: Solstice at Beaghmore Stone Circles with EMBRACEtours

Sunrise 4:40am , 21st June Join us free of charge for a morning sunrise in the footsteps of the ancients. Discover Ireland OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory

Coming soon.... #neolithicireland Martin McKenna (Nightskyhunter) Neolithic Ireland 💚 Save Knock Iveagh