Top 10 most epic ancient sites in Ireland, RANKED

10. The Céide Fields, Co. Mayo – for the oldest field system ever recorded

9. Loughcrew Cairns, Co. Meath – the hidden gem burial tomb

8. Mount Sandel Mesolithic Site, Co. Derry – for some of Ireland’s first inhabitants

7. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Co. Sligo – the largest complex of ancient megalithic monuments

6. Glendalough, Co. Wicklow – for an Early Medieval monastic settlement

5. The Burren, Co. Clare – a landscape of wonder