Loughcrew: myths, history and astronomy of a Neolithic cemetery in Ireland

A special Mythical Ireland (www.mythicalireland.com) film production examines the myths, history and astronomical aligments of the Loughcrew cairns in County Meath. Anthony Murphy explores the importance of the cairns at Slieve na Calliagh, outlining some of the myths and history of the Neolithic passage-tombs while also examining their astronomical alignments. The documentary was made in conjunction with filmmaker Grant Wakefield, and contains beautiful music by Andrew Heath. It was first premiered on the 'History with Kayleigh' KZbin channel on the day of Bealtaine (5th May) 2024.
ANDREW HEATH - ORIGINAL MUSIC
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ANDREW HEATH - WEBSITE
www.andrewheath.co.uk
ANDREW HEATH - BANDCAMP
www.andrewheath.bandcamp.com
Loughrew (Mythical Ireland) project - ISRC CODES
Loughcrew part 1 - UKLVV2400122
Loughcrew part 2 - UKLVV2400123
Loughcrew part 3 - UKLVV2400124
Loughcrew part 4 - UKLVV2400125
Loughcrew part 5 - UKLVV2400126
Loughrew (Mythical Ireland) project - CAE / IPI / PRS number:
853003468
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ANTHONY MURPHY
Producer / Host / Drone / Principal Stills
www.mythicalireland.com
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GRANT WAKEFIELD
Camera / Edit / Timelapse / Additional Stills
www.grantwakefield.com

[@gabhanachdenogla8342]

Should be put into State ownership and preserved as a National park. Great work Anthony - míle buíochas leat.

[@brotherkith]

All the Loughcrew monuments ARE in state ownership. Just not properly maintained and managed.

[@CelticHound357]

Still seeing any of the carvings after 5000 years, to me is a testament to our people.

[@ArchaeoastronomyDatabase]

Excellent film! I love the astronomical observations in the field. So much to be done! ☀️

[@grainnedalton3448]

i'd like to see a map/diagram of the alignments to see the pattern it makes, great film

[@ArchaeoastronomyDatabase]

@@grainnedalton3448 for sure! I'm still putting together all my Loughcrew data, such a complex site!

[@catherinedonohue2662]

We need to protect these sites now more than ever,the strangers poring in to the country few will respect them.

[@richardsimons6978]

Beautifully filmed, narrated and scored! The Irish people themselves need to be extremely vigilant in preserving these treasures. Their government spends most of it's time aiding and abetting hoards of foreign yobs, most of which could care less about Irish culture.

[@duff600]

Excellent informative video..thank you. Loughcrew is a magical place to spend some time at.

[@ArnieHensman]

Wonderful video. Well done to all

[@mollymcnaughton3133]

This is wonderful, thank you, for sharing! 💚🤍🧡

[@mythicalireland]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. If you would like more about ancient Ireland, see the website at link in the description.

[@myscene2010]

Marvelous Anthony! I have yet to visit Loughcrew. What an exraordinary place. Truly the knowledge of our ancients was vast and cosmic. The fact that the Carrowmore cairn complex is in visual alignment with Loughcrew cairns cannot be accidental.

[@jamesmcmahon9509]

This is fantastic thank you for giving us this

[@lynnfoley4444]

This video has left me in absolute awe. Beautiful

[@GoddessBoinne]

An inspiring site Anthony as indeed is your video full of knowledge, information and interpretation. Beautifully filmed and edited, complemented by perfect music. Go raibh mile maith agat.

[@MWhaleK]

Wonderful, if sad, video. Thank you!

[@gwhite8250]

Excellent. Informative. Mysterious. Magical. 😊 💚💃 Thank you all.

[@roryobrien2666]

Beautifully done!

[@kickinghorse2405]

Fantastic video! I love (love love) archeoastronomy and it's discovery of cultural implications, some of which have left their mark right up to this very day. (I may have worded that funny, but my guess is that "you get my drift." :)

[@TheJoan48]

Wow. I've watched this several times now and am trying still to wrap my mind around it. I can't seem to think this deeply. I've taken notes. That helps a little. The odds of Brennan and Roberts rediscovering the alignments and us seeing all of it here right now is almost unbelieveable. I feel special. I'm only 44% Irish and I can feel it. Thank you so much, Anthony!!

[@waynebird6062]

Lovely and interesting video Anthony if only the governments would appreciate it like you do

[@seamusmeagher8681]

great show bud loved it cant wait to go soon

[@barbaraaddleman3334]

Anthony, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful film about Loughcrew! I have travelled to Ireland many times over the past 8-10 years and this is a site that is very close to my heart! I have been lucky enough to collect the key from the tea shop and climb to the cairn, let myself in the gate and sit within! Truly a special experience! It is a place I have returned to several times...on my roving around Ireland...and now I see the other sites that I have visited are also visible from here! The precise solar alignments are no lucky happenstance...it is a sacred place. Your photography of it with snow is so beautiful! I imagine it was most difficult to climb up the path in the snow...it was very slippery with morning dew! lol I also went across the fields (where I shouldn't have been wandering on private land!) to the neighboring sites on the opposite hill...even more cairns! So much history in this central area of Ireland! I feel such a connection to this place...it always draws me back. Barbara

[@massford2767]

Superb video, Anthony. Thank you. Well done to you & your team. Loved it.

[@annobrien8387]

In 2000 on New year's day I was the first to get the key and myself and some friends spent some time inside. It's such a sacred place. Fantastic video. ❤

[@diggyd]

Great job, Anthony!

[@ngatiarihi8502]

Wonderful Anthony , I made a visit there with cousins

[@biddyshea2095]

Nice video !!

[@markmonaghan2309]

Fantastic

[@MaraElaineOGrady]

Fabulous thanks Anthony!

[@conlethberry1236]

Its a site I haven't been too yet, but will get there. Great Video.

[@fionntanmacb]

wonderful video. I have always wondered why Loughcrew is so special. This beautiful video helps me understand. Thanks to all involved :-)

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

extremely very interesting ☝️ fantastic stuff 🐥🔭

[@thedabbinunicorn5432]

We are doing Queen Meave's Trail soon ❤❤

[@stuartdow]

I feel that these are geodetic mark points ...those 'high places' ..not just about burials or alignments ; the ability to survey , literally , their place in their cosmos .. x x x totally wonderful video thanks Anthony 😊( ps ... see the work of Christian O'Brien in 'The Megalithic Odyssey ' )

[@AyeofRa]

Lovely documentary. Thank you. One question - where did you get that fabulous triskele necklace?

[@mythicalireland]

It was made by Tom King 'An Gobha'. You can order your own here: mythicalireland.com/products/triskele-pendant

[@cynicalb]

Go raibh maith agat agus beannachtai

[@aleisterseverusgrey3778]

That sure is a lot of comets! I can only imagine what those people went through.