Newgrange...

The one thing my dad requested to see whilst in Ireland was Newgrange. Newgrange was constructed over 5,000 years ago (about 3,200 B.C.), making it older than Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Newgrange was built during the Neolithic or New Stone Age by a farming community that prospered on the rich lands of the Boyne Valley.

Archaeologists classified Newgrange as a passage tomb, however Newgrange is now recognised to be much more than a passage tomb. Ancient Temple is a more fitting classification, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance, much as present day cathedrals are places of prestige and worship where dignitaries may be laid to rest.

Newgrange is a large kidney shaped mound covering an area of over one acre, retained at the base by 97 kerbstones, some of which are richly decorated with megalithic art. The 19 metre long inner passage leads to a cruciform chamber with a corbelled roof. The amount of time and labour invested in construction of Newgrange suggests a well-organized society with specialised groups responsible for different aspects of construction.

Charlie's Angels responding to the call of the mission!

Out to Newgrange tomb...

The tour guide!

Apparently mom didn't like the smell of our tour guide...but the little girl in red to mom's left simply couldn't stand it!

When duty calls, we are there! It's in our blood...there is no stopping us!

Carrot Cake...there's carrots so it's healthy...right?

The Angels had fun playing with their food in the tea room...then had no problem eating this little guy in the end!