The Giant's Ring | Neolithic Henge & Dolmen in Northern Ireland | Megalithomania
Hugh Newman investigates 'The Giant's Ring' near Ballynahatty on the outskirts of Belfast, Northern Ireland. The site consists of a circular enclosure over 600ft in diameter and 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres) in area, surrounded by a circular earthwork bank 11 ft high. At least three of the five irregularly spaced gaps in the bank are intentional and possibly original and may be astronomically oriented. East of centre of the enclosure is a small dolmen oriented to the west. There were reports of other tombs outside the enclosure, but there is no trace of these now. It dates to 2,700 BC and is the largest earthwork of its type in all of Ireland. Includes exclusive aerial footage.
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Giant's Ring Belfast Northern Ireland - Stone Age in Ireland
If you are checking the different attractions that one could visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland, you will find the Giant's Ring among the list and this goes back to the history that it carries and the beauty of the place at the moment (
The Giant's Ring is a henge monument at Ballynahatty, near Shaw's Bridge in Belfast, that was originally preserved by Viscount Dungannon. This site is a State Care Historic Monument and has ASAI (Area of Significant Archaeological Interest) status.
The Giant's Ring dates back to the Neolithic period and it was built back around 2,700 BC - and this means that it even predates the Egyptian Pyramids which are considered the oldest in the world. This place has been used in different ways throughout the history but the original purpose and reason behind building this place was to serve as a meeting point or else as a memorial place. The Giant's Ring is also close to the Shaw's Bridge that crosses over River Lagan, and that is why it has been used as a crossing of the river since at least the Stone Age in Ireland by the public.
Back in the 18th century, the Giant's Ring was being used as a horse racing space, which adds to the history of the place even much more (
The site of the Giant's Ring consists of a circular enclosure that is surrounded by a circular earthwork bank; at least three of the five irregularly spaced gaps in the bank are intentional and original. East of the centre of the enclosure there is a small passage tomb with a vestigial passage facing west.
It is believed that there are other similar monuments which are found across Ireland and Britain but the Giant's Ring is considered the finest of them all and that is the reason why it might be one of the important touristic attractions that tourists care about checking when they are in Belfast (
This is one of the different attractions that one could visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but since this is the capital city and the one most visited by tourists, it means that there are lots of places that one could visit there. You could have a walk through the city ( and you could choose to enjoy a ride by the hop-on hop-off bus which will take you through the streets of the city as well (
But this is not all what you can enjoy doing in Belfast, there are other places that deserve your time, such as Belfast Castle ( Belfast City Hall ( Stormont Estate and Parliament ( Ulster Museum ( Peace Wall ( St. Anne's Cathedral ( and lots of other places that are either part of the history or else nice places to have a drink or something to eat at.
The Giant's Ring in Belfast is the largest ceremonial enclosure space in Ireland since it consists of a ruined passage tomb, its cairn stones removed and surrounded by an earthwork henge enclosing a circular space of 2.8 hectares, 180 meters in diameter.
The interesting thing about the way the Giant's Ring looks and appears is that if you managed to see it from the satellite, you will realize that it looks like a ring from above with the circular shape that it is taking - and this could explain for lots of people the name that it is given and the reason behind choosing it for the place - we were actually astonished with how much circular it appears from the top.
We have been to the Giant's Ring several times before and even though it might not take much time from you in order to check the whole place and see what it has to offer you - we actually enjoyed checking one of the historical attractions of Belfast, Northern Ireland with the kids (
The Giant's Ring is located in Belfast and this means that there are lots of things which are close to it which you could visit. In the centre of the city, you could visit the Cathedral Quarter and check the commercial Court which is found there ( and there you will find different restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs which you could enjoy some time at (
Did you know about the Giant's Ring? Have you ever been there before? This is a 360 degree video experience that will give you the chance to feel as if you are the one moving around the place - we are trying to make it as real as possible to give those unable to visit the place in real get the chance of doing so.
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
Giant's Ring - Belfast Northern Ireland - Stone Age
The Giant's Ring is just outside Belfast. The original purpose of the monument was most likely as a meeting place or as a memorial to the dead. It dates from the Neolithic period - so a glimpse into Stone Age Ireland. It is possibly from a common European Neolithic religion - as per experts such as archaeologist Michael J. O'Kelly.
The Giant's Ring is a henge monument at Ballynahatty, near Shaw's Bridge in Belfast, that was originally preserved by Viscount Dungannon. This site is a State Care Historic Monument and has ASAI (Area of Significant Archaeological Interest) status.
The Giant's Ring dates back to the Neolithic period and it was built back around 2,700 BC - and this means that it even predates the Egyptian Pyramids which are considered the oldest in the world. This place has been used in different ways throughout the history but the original purpose and reason behind building this place was to serve as a meeting point or else as a memorial place. The Giant's Ring is also close to the Shaw's Bridge that crosses over River Lagan, and that is why it has been used as a crossing of the river since at least the Stone Age in Ireland by the public.
Back in the 18th century, the Giant's Ring was being used as a horse racing space, which adds to the history of the place even much more (
The site of the Giant's Ring consists of a circular enclosure that is surrounded by a circular earthwork bank; at least three of the five irregularly spaced gaps in the bank are intentional and original. East of the centre of the enclosure there is a small passage tomb with a vestigial passage facing west.
It is believed that there are other similar monuments which are found across Ireland and Britain but the Giant's Ring is considered the finest of them all and that is the reason why it might be one of the important touristic attractions that tourists care about checking when they are in Belfast (
This is one of the different attractions that one could visit in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but since this is the capital city and the one most visited by tourists, it means that there are lots of places that one could visit there. You could have a walk through the city ( and you could choose to enjoy a ride by the hop-on hop-off bus which will take you through the streets of the city as well (
But this is not all what you can enjoy doing in Belfast, there are other places that deserve your time, such as Belfast Castle ( Belfast City Hall ( Stormont Estate and Parliament ( Ulster Museum ( Peace Wall ( St. Anne's Cathedral ( and lots of other places that are either part of the history or else nice places to have a drink or something to eat at.
The Giant's Ring in Belfast is the largest ceremonial enclosure space in Ireland since it consists of a ruined passage tomb, its cairn stones removed and surrounded by an earthwork henge enclosing a circular space of 2.8 hectares, 180 meters in diameter.
The interesting thing about the way the Giant's Ring looks and appears is that if you managed to see it from the satellite, you will realize that it looks like a ring from above with the circular shape that it is taking - and this could explain for lots of people the name that it is given and the reason behind choosing it for the place - we were actually astonished with how much circular it appears from the top.
We have been to the Giant's Ring several times before and even though it might not take much time from you in order to check the whole place and see what it has to offer you - we actually enjoyed checking one of the historical attractions of Belfast, Northern Ireland with the kids (
The Giant's Ring is located in Belfast and this means that there are lots of things which are close to it which you could visit. In the centre of the city, you could visit the Cathedral Quarter and check the commercial Court which is found there ( and there you will find different restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs which you could enjoy some time at (
Did you know about the Giant's Ring? Have you ever been there before? This is a 360 degree video experience that will give you the chance to feel as if you are the one moving around the place - we tried to make it as real as possible for you to enjoy through this video.
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
The Giants Ring - Belfast Northern Ireland
DJI Phantom 3 professional flight around the ancient site at the Giants Ring Belfast
GIANTS OR SCIENCE? Giants Causeway Northern Ireland | Rabbies UK Travel Vlog
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Another awesome day exploring Northern Ireland with Rabbies in this travel vlog. Today we check out Giants Causeway, arguably the main attraction in Northern Ireland and one of the more well known attractions in Ireland as a whole no doubt.
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The Giant's Causeway in the north of Ireland
A video taster of the Giant's Causeway on the coast of Co Antrim in the north of Ireland. Scientists say it was caused by volcanic eruptions...local legend says it was built by the Irish giant Finn MacCool who wanted to build a pathway to Scotland so he could fight a Scottish giant. Take a walk along the causeway with us.
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Travel to UK - London, Stonehenge, Stratford, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Edinburgh, York
Travel to UK - London, Stonehenge, Stratford, Giant's Causeway, Belfast, Edinburgh, York
0:10 Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Downing Street, Scotland Yard
0:57 British Museum
1:30 Queen's Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace
5:20 Big Ben, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, Portobello Market, Kensington Palace
6:40 St Paul's Cathedral
7:15 Tower Bridge, Camden Market, Sherlock Holmes Museum, Borough Market
10:12 Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon
12:35 Ferry to Northern Ireland, Giant's Causeway, Belfast
16:04 Glasgow, Edinburgh
17:38 York Minster
18:36 King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4
Music at 0:00 and 8:10 Les Penning - The British Grenadiers
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belfast/antrim coast ft. giant's causeway | TRAVEL VLOG
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Giants Causeway Ireland Family Day Out 2019 4k
The Giants Causeway in County Antrim Northern Ireland. Filmed in 2019 in 4k .
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant's Causeway is a magnificent, mysterious geological formation on the North East coast of County Antrim.
The Giant's Causeway is steeped in myths and legend. The setting is a spectacular, dynamic coastal landscape of Atlantic waves, rugged cliffs, fascinating geographical antiquity, secluded bays and magnificent views. It forms a jagged headland of neatly packed columns which point towards Scotland. Visitors can walk along the basalt columns which are at the edge of the sea, just over 1km from the entrance to the site.
They say the Giant's Causeway was the stomping ground of giant Finn McCool, who lived in these parts nearly two thousand years ago. How else can you explain the chimney stacks that mark his house? The organ he built for his musical son Oisín? Or the giant boot he left on the shore?
Discover the story for yourself. Come to the Giant's Causeway Visitor Experience and explore the science, myth and legends that surround the Giant's Causeway.
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The Giant's Causeway
Long long ago there lived a giant named Finn McCool. He was the biggest and strongest giant in all of Ireland. He was 54 foot tall and he was said to have the strength of 500 men. His voice could be heard for miles around. He lived happily with his wife Oonagh on the Antrim coast. At the same time there lived a giant name Benandonner on the Scottish coast. Benandonner believed that he was the strongest of all the giants. He constantly taunted and shouted at Finn from across the water. One day Finn became so mad with Benandonner that he picked up a huge lump of earth and throw it at him. The earth miss but it landed in the middle of the Irish sea making the Isle of Man. The hole left by Finn became Lough Neagh.
Tired of all of Benandonner taunting, Finn finally accepted to fight Benandonner to settle who was the strongest giant. Finn started to build a path to Scotland that he called the causeway. With his enormous hands he laid down thousands of rock. When Benandonner heard what Finn was doing he decided to build a path from Scotland to meet up with Finn’s path. The two giants worked vigorously for weeks building their paths.
Finally early one morning Finn’s path met Benandonner. Finn was delighted and was about to run across to find Benandonner when he saw him coming over the hill. Finn was shocked!!! Benandonner was twice his size as he looked twice as strong. Benandonner had not yet seen Finn so Finn ran back to his house. Finn asked Oonagh to help him hide. Oonagh was very clever and she thought of a cunning plan. She disguised Finn as a baby and put him into a huge cradle. Benandonner knocked on the door and Oonagh it. At that moment Finn dressed up as a baby pretended to cry. When Benandonner saw the size of the baby in the cradle he was terrified. If the baby was that big his father must be enormous Benandonner thought!! Benandonner turned as fast as he could and ran, ripping up the causeway behind him so that Finn would not follow.
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FlyBE landing in Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe
Belfast is the capital of, and largest city in, Northern Ireland. Most of Belfast is in County Antrim, but parts of East and South Belfast are in County Down. It is on the flood plain of the River Lagan. By population, it is the fourteenth largest city in the United Kingdom and second largest on the island of Ireland. It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. The city of Belfast has a population of 281,000 and lies at the heart of the Belfast urban area, which has a population of 579,276. The Larger Urban Zone, as defined by the European Union, has a total population 641,638. Belfast was granted city status in 1888. Historically, Belfast has been a centre for the Irish linen industry (earning the nickname Linenopolis), tobacco production, rope-making and shipbuilding: the city's main shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, which built the well-known RMS Titanic, propelled Belfast on to the global stage in the early 20th century as the biggest and most productive shipyard in the world. Belfast played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, establishing its place as a global industrial centre until the latter half of the 20th century. Industrialisation and the inward migration it brought made Belfast, if briefly, the biggest city in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century and the city's industrial and economic success was cited by Ulster unionist opponents of Home Rule as a reason why Ireland should shun devolution and later why Ulster in particular would fight to resist it. Today, Belfast remains a centre for industry, as well as the arts, higher education and business, a legal centre, and is the economic engine of Northern Ireland. The city suffered greatly during the period of conflict called the Troubles, but latterly has undergone a sustained period of calm, free from the intense political violence of former years, and substantial economic and commercial growth. Belfast city centre has undergone considerable expansion and regeneration in recent years, notably around Victoria Square. Belfast is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport in the city, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 km) west of the city. Belfast is also a major port, with commercial and industrial docks dominating the Belfast Lough shoreline, including the famous Harland and Wolff shipyard. Belfast is a constituent city of the Dublin-Belfast corridor, which has a population of three million, or half the total population of the island of Ireland. The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze Age. The Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge, is located near the city, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen in the surrounding hills. Belfast remained a small settlement of little importance during the Middle Ages. John de Courcy built a castle on what is now Castle Street in the city centre in the 12th century, but this was on a lesser scale and not as strategically important as Carrickfergus Castle to the north, which was built by de Courcy in 1177. The O'Neill clan had a presence in the area. In the 14th century, Cloinne Aodha Buidhe, descendants of Aodh Buidhe O'Neill built Grey Castle at Castlereagh, now in the east of the city. Conn O'Neill of the Clannaboy O'Neills owned vast lands in the area and was the last inhabitant of Grey Castle, one remaining link being the Conn's Water river flowing through east Belfast. The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze Age. The Giant's Ring, a 5,000-year-old henge, is located near the city, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen in the surrounding hills. Belfast remained a small settlement of little importance during the Middle Ages. John de Courcy built a castle on what is now Castle Street in the city centre in the 12th century, but this was on a lesser scale and not as strategically important as Carrickfergus Castle to the north, which was built by de Courcy in 1177. The O'Neill clan had a presence in the area. In the 14th century, Cloinne Aodha Buidhe, descendants of Aodh Buidhe O'Neill built Grey Castle at Castlereagh, now in the east of the city. Conn O'Neill of the Clannaboy O'Neills owned vast lands in the area and was the last inhabitant of Grey Castle, one remaining link being the Conn's Water river flowing through east Belfast. Belfast became a substantial settlement in the 17th century after being established as a town by Sir Arthur Chichester, which was initially settled by Protestant English and Scottish migrants at the time of the Plantation of Ulster.
Northern Ireland with Derry, the Giant's Causeway, Castle Dunluce and Belfast
Northern Ireland with Derry, the Giant's Causeway, Castle Dunluce and Belfast
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Lisburn City - A Walk Through the City - County Antrim. Check out Lisburn Northern Ireland
A short walk around Lisburn City - only 8 miles southwest from Belfast City Centre - on the River Lagan - well worth a visit.
For people wondering where is Lisburn in Northern Ireland - it's just outside of Belfast - so it is easy to get to, if you have some time to spare to check out the area.
Lisburn is the third largest city in Northern Ireland and that gives it much of importance just like the attention that is always given to Belfast - it is even 8 miles northwest from Belfast's city centre, which means that it is also close for people to reach and check what it has for them.
This city, Lisburn, is situated on River Lagan and thus it forms the boundary between county Antrim and county Down. Lisburn is also part of Belfast Metropolitan Area and it has several touristic attractions or places that people could visit while they are in the city, which include the Irish Linen Museum ( Christ Church Cathedral ( as well as Lisburn Castle Gardens.
During our visit to Lisburn - was not the first time though :-) - we managed to walk down the streets of the city, check those shops and boutiques scattered all around the place, and eventually entering those touristic attractions and landmarks which managed to be the spotlight of Lisburn in general, and for all the shopping lovers out there, Lisburn is also considered one of the biggest shopping destinations in Northern Ireland with Bow Street Mall that occupies over 70 stores.
The Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum started its journey with dealing with the local history regarding Lisburn and the Lagan Valley but it was then integrated with the history of textiles in 1994 when the Irish linen centre opened. This linen centre and museum is worth the visit because it collects and preserves items from the history of both Ireland's linen industry and the Lagan Valley.
In this museum, there are even some galleries to walk through and see those materials which are placed regarding Lisburn's cultural scene that focuses on local personalities, artists, poets, and writers.
In addition to visiting the place to explore more about the history of Lisburn when it comes to this industry, in this place there are also some free guided tours offered as well as those workshops that help the visitors in exploring the history of Irish linen and also a good day out for the school children :-)
Our next stop in Lisburn city was the Christ Church Cathedral. The Christ Church Cathedral was first called and referred to as St. Thomas's Church. This church was previously burnt down and the work which you will find standing today is commenced in 1708 after this incidence. After the reconstruction that took place in 1662, St. Thomas was designated the cathedral church. From that point, Christ Church Cathedral became one of the most important places to visit when it comes to Lisburn city in Northern Ireland.
Moving forward with the rest of our trip, we reached the next stop which we also recommend for all those who would be visiting Lisburn which is the Castle Gardens ( Lisburn Castle Gardens might be one of the most visited places in the city that also carries some ties with history. This place is good for those who want to walk among nature or just sit there relaxing their minds, it is also a perfect destination for those who want to see some of the old statues which might be taking their place in the garden.
The upper section of the garden dates back to the late Victorian times and there are some historical significant features that include the 1677 red sandstone gateway, the Wallace drinking fountain, and a memorable erected in 1891 that honors Lisburn's landlord Sir Richard Wallace.
All these things tell that the gardens is related back to history and that even comes in addition to some of the artifacts which were found in it and which most of them are displayed at the museum in the centre of the city.
Lisburn is filled with places to visit and inspect and in addition to those which we have mentioned and been to, there is also the Island Arts Centre ( the famous Giant's Ring ( and checking those different events which might be only taking place in the city annually, such as the Christmas market for example ( or else checking something like the Foote Farm which is held annually and which allows people to get to the farm on weekends and experience the day there (
Being the third largest city in Northern Ireland should be enough to convince you to come and check this city, but also the attractions will bring you right here.
Lisburn City - A Walk Through the City - County Antrim. Check out Lisburn Northern Ireland
The Giants causeway
On our visit to Ireland in October 2018 we completed a Road trip from Mayo to Northern Ireland. This video is of the famous World Heritage Listed Site the Giants causeway, which is located in Co. Antrim.
The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.It is located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland, about three miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Bushmills.
It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, and a national nature reserve in 1987 by the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, the Giant's Causeway was named as the fourth greatest natural wonder in the United Kingdom. The tops of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven or eight sides. The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres (92 ft) thick in places.
Much of the Giant's Causeway and Causeway Coast World Heritage Site is today owned and managed by the National Trust and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland. Access to the Giant’s Causeway is free of charge: it is not necessary to go via the visitors centre, which charges a fee. The remainder of the site is owned by the Crown Estate and a number of private landowners.
According to legend, the columns are the remains of a causeway built by a giant. The story goes that the Irish giant Fionn mac Cumhaill (Finn MacCool), from the Fenian Cycle of Gaelic mythology, was challenged to a fight by the Scottish giant Benandonner. Fionn accepted the challenge and built the causeway across the North Channel so that the two giants could meet. In one version of the story, Fionn defeats Benandonner. In another, Fionn hides from Benandonner when he realises that his foe is much bigger than he is. Fionn's wife, Oonagh, disguises Fionn as a baby and tucks him in a cradle. When Benandonner sees the size of the 'baby', he reckons that its father, Fionn, must be a giant among giants. He flees back to Scotland in fright, destroying the causeway behind him so that Fionn would be unable to chase him down Across the sea, there are identical basalt columns (a part of the same ancient lava flow) at Fingal's Cave on the Scottish isle of Staffa, and it is possible that the story was influenced by this.
Best Tourist Attractions you MUST SEE in Belfast, United Kingdom | 2019
Belfast (; from Irish: Béal Feirste, meaning mouth of the Farset) is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast of Ireland.
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The rating information was taken from Google Maps and the list was last updated on 1st June, 2019:
1: Titanic Belfast
2: Giant's Causeway
3: St George's Market
4: National Trust Carrick-a-Rede
5: Botanic Gardens
6: Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
7: Belfast Castle
8: Grand Opera House
9: SS Nomadic
10: Belfast Zoo
Click on a link below to see an up-to-date list and more:
Summer Solstice @ The Giants Ring
Drum Circle celebrating the eve of summer solstice 09 at the neolithic monument of the Giants Ring, Belfast. This is the first of its kind held in hundreds of years. This pilot event will now run as an annual, all are welcome to join us this time next year for more of the same on a larger scale.
Northern Ireland - Giant's Causeway (Óriások Útja) - 2016
Belfast, Travel Video Guide
In Belfast I interviewed Sean McKernan, a photographer who in 1983 set up a photo exhibition called Belfast Exposed, featuring a lot of images from the height of the troubles.
Sean now runs an multifunction arts centre called BX Arts.
Sean discusses how Belfast has changed since the 1997 ceasefire.
I took a black cab tour with Billy, phone 07798 602401. Thanks for the informative tour, Billy.
Bus tour -
Intro music by Cape to Clare
Music during archive photos by The Audibles, Sean's teenage sons band
Remaining music by DJ Marky Mark (me) using garageband