Loughcrew
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Loughcrew or Lough Crew is an area of historical importance near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. It is home to a group of ancient tombs from the 4th millennium BC, some decorated with rare megalithic art, which sit on top of a range of hills. The hills and tombs are together known as Slieve na Calliagh and are the highest point in Meath. It is one of the four main passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland and is a protected National Monument. The area is also home to the Loughcrew Estate, from which it is named.
Cairn S and Cairn T
Aerial image of Cairns S, T and U looking approximately north west
View from the top of one of the tombs
The inner passage of Cairn T
Oldcastle, County Meath
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Oldcastle is a town in County Meath, Ireland. It is located in the north-west of the county near the border with Cavan, approximately 13 miles (21 km) from Kells. The R154 and R195 regional roads cross in the town's market square. The town is in a townland and civil parish of the same name.
Businesses on the Square in Oldcastle
Aloys Fleischmann, cathedral organist and choirmaster in Cork, was interned in the camp.
Oldcastle seen from Loughcrew
St. Brides Church of Ireland church in Oldcastle