Tag: Meath

  • Significance of Tlachtga in Celtic History

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    The ancient site of Tlachtga, located just twelve miles from the renowned Tara, serves as a pivotal piece of Celtic religious history, albeit overshadowed by its more famous counterpart. Tlachtga was the heart of the Great Fire Festival, marking the arrival of winter, where pre-Christian Irish rituals sought to reassure the community that light and…

  • The Historical Importance of Tlachtga in Celtic Culture

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    The Significance of Tlachtga in Celtic Meath Situated a mere twelve miles from Tara, the ancient ceremonial site known as Tlachtga, or the Hill of Ward, served as a pivotal center of Celtic religious worship over two millennia ago. Despite its historical importance, Tlachtga often lingers in the shadow of its more famous neighbor, Tara,…