Ancient monuments...thousands I've visited maybe a couple of hundred...need a few lifetimes to get round all of them!!

@@david_v2.1 you are well on your way in this lifetime - keep em coming

Yes I remember that well😅 ...it was Stanton Drew stone circle in Somerset, England...the wee house is called the Round House...time flies!!!

@@david_v2.1 it sure does. Great trips and great memories 😊😊

First time I've seen a deep groove like that in a stone. Nice circle...went back the next morning with the drone but the field was full of cows so I drove on

@@david_v2.1 😅 Bloody cows....🐮 You can't turn your back on them.

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😂 it was way too cold and windy to light a fire that day!

Amazing place Nic, well worth the climb up the mountain!

No it's a dinky wee dolmen 😊 small but perfectly formed

Yes it was a great night! Hundreds of people were there though!!

Hola Gunn, it was beautiful up there, a bit windy though!

No masts or transmission station up here to spoil the view though!

@@david_v2.1 great point! I did a brief video up Croob last year but quality was poor with the wind. Will try again soon.

Yes the last section was a tough climb but great views and saw my first Irish lizard at the tomb!

🍀 The lucky lizard.... your lucky to see one David. Pretty rare wee beastie. I caught a glimpse of one years ago in Mayo . 👍🍀

Not aware of anything in this area...Ballyboley Woods in County Antrim has many reports of high strangeness

@@david_v2.1 thank you David I'm a member of IBRO Irish Bigfoot research organisation..I was on Deborah Hatswells BBR podcast you listened to..I'd like to chat to you if that's possible

@@BillyGWMorgan how do I get in touch Billy?

@@david_v2.1 can you post your email address? KZbin won't let me post mine it removed it.

Found your facebook page...will join up

I love finding tombs in the woods - such a magical setting - even though they were originally erected at a location where they could be seen unobstructed from points all round the landscape

Yes it's a big diamond shaped capstone...had a great time down there! Lots of stones, circles and tombs. Yes just got a fold out bed in the back and a wee gas camping cooker...does the job!

not diamond...triangular!!

@@david_v2.1 Cool , I have been looking at a few different small van conversions recently. Definitely does the job... better than a tent that's for sure . I converted my van back in 2009 before van life really became a thing . She's getting on a bit now though.

You'll get much better mileage and they're better for navigating those narrow winding roads.

I kind of agree with you up to a point...firstly it shouldn't have been sited so close to a prehistoric tomb. The other sculpture by the same artist in Davagh Forest is beside the kids playground, so maybe somewhere more easily accessible for the kids and disabled would have been better at Gortin. But I like the sculptures...public art is a good thing...it provides a sense of belonging, a focal point for communities and it's well proven that it reduces stress an social anxiety....besides, the masts and transformer station on top of the mountain are the ugliest of horrid constructions

@@david_v2.1 yes it is bad enough having communication masts without adding to the desecration.

Thanks chum!

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Yes Cavan Burren Park makes for a good day trip...never many people around

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I don't think it has been excavated before...just back from a jaunt round the Isle of Man. Some amazing sites there, got to see the crystal cave...turned into a mudbath for me 😂

@@david_v2.1 I am guessing you didn`t go to the farm and scrambled through the gorse and mire to get up there... Really looking forward to seeing your footage, I must admit I am a little bit jealous... I hope you had a great time over all . 👍🍀

I walked up the track from the A4 road. No gorse, and just a 5 minute trek up the hill to it. There were cows in the next field with easy access to the cairn field but they left me alone although I was very wary of them, always checking over my shoulder. The rain was constant and I was soaked and pretty pissed off...dropping down into the tomb is a tightish squeeze and I'm not overweight, might be easier for you as you look a wee bit thinner than me...once inside there's very little room to get decent footage, an extreme wide angle lens would be useful. The quartz walls were covered in a film of liquid mud due to the rain...better to go during a period of dry weather if you could plan it that way. I'm glad I had a change of clothes and XL cleansing wipes because I was muddy from head to toe...had to walk down the busy A4 road looking like a dug up zombie bog body. But it was all worth it, I think😂

​@@david_v2.1 😂 Aw man...the things we do for our art. At least you're laughing about it now. Didn't think the crystal chamber looked particularly small when Rupert was in there.He much be a Munchkin.😂 Looking forward to your videos. I don't suppose you have footage of the zombie bog body ....😆👍🍀

🤣no I don't but there must be a few drivers with dashcam footage still laughing there ballix off at it😂

It was a long trek to the top and once I got there it was like Siberia..so I didn't stay long! How are you? You're not doing much lingo camping these days :/

@@david_v2.1 Yeah it looked a bit chilly up there David, well done on getting up in that weather. I've not been out as much as usual due to a few health problems, but I'm headed over to Ireland in a few weeks, and I've put this on my list of places to visit. Not made a proper plan for my trip yet, but I want to hit the west coast after docking at Larne :)

Sorry to hear about the health problems Donna but I hope you enjoy your time over here. I recommend the Beaghmore Stone Circles on your road out west...there's a layby at the site on a quiet road to stop overnight if needed too.

@@david_v2.1 I'm doing ok, just needing a new knee and found out I have arthritis in my other foot and a B12 deficiency is probably the reason I'm in a lot of pain - ah the joys of getting older lol. It'll not beat me just yet. I'm really looking forward to my Irish trip, I'll check out the Beaghmore Stone Circles, and see if I can find that park-up if needs be for the night. Planning on Achill Island and Wild Nephin Park, and then the Aran Islands....with lots of winging it inbetween :)

It comes to us all eventually but we just gotta do our best and keep moving along...all that island hopping sounds expensive!

Thanks...it's not signposted like its next door neighbour

Yes de Courcey built a lot of castles around the country. Thanks for the book recommendation!

All I know of Lurach is what was printed on the information board...he founded a monastery at this site in the 6th century, he was a member of a local 'royal' family and his feast day is 17th February.

Thank you for watching! :)

Very interesting, thanks for posting that Christopher!

Hi Tom, I reckon you could manage it good enough. There's an easier gentler climb up the hill...I didn't know that at the time so being the idiot I am I found myself on the steep side of the hill but it was worth it in the end!

Oh you're no idiot David. this is great stuff!

Sorry for the late reply...a happy coincidence that I arrived just as the sun was setting..had to wait until a party of hotel guests cleared off though

Hola Gunn...luckily (or unluckily) for me all the available pebbles were on top of the tomb...hope you are well!!

@@david_v2.1 i'm ok. Working like a dog to pay all expences with the moving again.. but also enjoying living with my grandson very much. Finally landed a sale on the other house..looking foreward to just one set of bills and expences from september when the New owners take over. Had 2 weeks off work and 1 to go👍. Hope you're well too David. Been out and about any places lately?

Hi Gunn...yep been to lots of new places. Was down south last week for a few days and hope to head to the Isle of Man soon...haven't been there since I was a kid! Looking forward to it. Well done getting the house sold!!

Sorry for the late reply!! I have just been taking a break for a while...gotta recharge the batteries now and again

@@david_v2.1 do what YOU need to do and look after yourself 😊

Been looking at a trip down the eastern side of the country...as soon as a few good days are forecast I'll be off...and, fingers crossed, I want to go to the Isle of Man before the end of summer...the weather has been so crap this year!

@@david_v2.1 Sounds Beezer ...loads of good stuff down the east. Been to the Faerie Bridge on IOM , 😆 . I remember seeing an episode of Standing with Stones from the island ,and one of the locations was an awesome quartz chamber . Possibly the ruins of a chambered cairn ...I can't recall. Always wanted to visit it since, I hope you get there. ☔☁️☁️☁️🌧️ Yeah, the weather is screwed up alright,feels like autumn today, I had to light the fire. 🍀

I'll have to rewatch that whole programme, it's been a while since I saw it last. Is it a site called Meayll Stone Circle/Mull Circle which has 12 chambers arranged in a ring? The Faerie Bridge is on my IOM list too, just to stop for a quick pic...I think I could get round all the sites on my list in 2-3 days easy Just had a look and it's called Corvalley Cairn...on private land but it's going on the list anyway

@@david_v2.1 That's it , Covally Cairn. I had to watch the SwS episode on KZbin, I had forgotten it is unexcavated and the crystal chamber is for sitting in to talk with the spirits... awesome. It sits on a hill above The Devils Elbow on the west coast A4 . Have a look on GMaps , there is a big farm a few fields to the south, I would guess the Cairn is on their land. Some other amazing monuments on the island as well...I am excited for you already.😆. Have a great weekend man.👍🍀

Yes, Kerry is such a beautiful county!

Thank you!

It's been a while since I've been there...must get down again soon! Thanks for watching

Thanks Nic...it was such a magical thing to see and I hope you get to experience it too sometime!

Yeah the morning after the northern lights...I stayed on to see the sunrise and it never disappoints in this beautiful area. Thank you for watching! 🙂

Hi Rhys, how do I get in touch? Is there an email address?

@@david_v2.1 Hi David, my messages seem to keep disappearing, if you have an email address you could share that would be great.

Yes, I didn't sleep after the aurora so was wide awake at sunrise with only the birds for company!

Well, sites under State Care are usually tended by local councils and generally well maintained. At random sites like this one farmers would graze their animals and that keeps the grass low...other places I've been to are totally neglected and so overgrown that it's hard to even see the stones.

Thanks for sharing, lovely to see.

Lol Tom, I only found out about it that evening so I hopped in the car and drove to Beaghmore...so glad I did, it was amazing

Good for you David. If I had known about it I would have done the same. This is a once in a lifetime event! Good job!

That's the link...it is photographing the rainbows and mapping them.

A rainbow from above is a pretty spectacuar sight!

I had to visit Carnanmore after seeing your video on it. It took 2 attempts to make it up that hill and it was so worth it! Incredible place!

@@david_v2.1 I was at a vintage car rally and fun day in the grounds of the rectory in Balintoy today. Got talking to the land owner where Mount Druid is , nice man , very accommodating. He said I could visit the Dolmen anytime, just to park in his yard beside the farmhouse. 👍 There is an easy, gorse free path up to the site from there so hopefully I can get up soon. He also mentioned that the sun set on 21st June lines up with the entrance and some other photographers are planning to visit for that. Have a good weekend man.😎🍀

That was a lucky encounter! Hope you get up there soon, and I'll be looking forward to the video and seeing what you make of the tomb...it's such a great one!

Thank you for sharing. It is wonderful. Strange question...have you ever had a rainbow sighting over the places you visit?

@@laurafegan7844 Hi Laura, If you are asking David , he has problems getting notifications on KZbin I believe , but he will get back to you. Personally, I have seen the occasional rainbow when out on location. Being "Curious" I can't help wondering why you ask. 🤔🍀

😆 yes there's a map of all the heritage sites in NI, so many to wade through to find the interesting ones though... dfcgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6887ca0873b446e39d2f82c80c8a9337 so I created my own wee map of the sites I've been to and the ones I've yet to see 😆

The wacky weather is the make or break factor for exploring in this country!

@@david_v2.1 HA !! the weather is a britts fave topic doom or gloom 😜

Great view over Whitepark Bay!

@@david_v2.1 wondered where you filmed this now I know 😊

I was looking forward to seeing your footage David. Class wee monument, worth the battle through the gorse . Drone shots are definitely a benefit to fully appreciate the location. 👍🍀

Yes takes me ages to work thru the backlog! It's only a short distance across the gorse, about 150 yards, but treacherous for the hands and clothes 😆