Grianán of Aileach – Hilltop Ringfort

[Glezga]

This site is a short 15 min drive from my home, I don’t get up here nearly enough.

It has a fascinating mythology & history like all ancient sites and amazing views.

I read books as a child of the same mythology and when I moved to Ireland, we would often visit to take a breath from the turmoil of our new home (NI).
Surprisingly, after researching my family tree - my surname is tied historically to the site (loosely) and the relief i felt visiting here, had a new twist.

you wouldn’t know it from the pictures, but it gets very busy in good weather.

grianan1 by Steven McNeill, on Flickr

grianan6 by Steven McNeill, on Flickr

grianan5 by Steven McNeill, on Flickr

grianan4 by Steven McNeill, on Flickr

grianan2 by Steven McNeill, on Flickr

[Trev B]

Nice set

[Lavenderhill]

Lovely set, looks like you can see quite a distance from the top.nice views.
Strange how your name is loosely connected with the site, gives it added meaning for you.
Rose

[Stackman]

Nice photos

[Bill53]

Great set Steven, some lovely views there.

[Farider]

A great set of pics Steven


Ian

[ST-EOS]

God images of the fort an surrounding countryside, well done

[El Sid]

A good set of a very impressive place.

[Glezga]

Thanks guys, it really is an amazing place. If you ever visit the North West or Donegal - try to make time!

[Farider]

A great set of pics, looks like an excellent place to visit.

Ian

[Daisy M]

Some excellent shots Steven, I bet you are glad you stuck to using your kit lens , I said you would learn so much using that lens and it has proved so.

[Colin W]

Very nice photos Steven.