All of Daniel Kirkpatrick’s blog posts will show here organised by date published. These cover mostly topics on Iron Age Ireland, but can include book reviews, fiction writing, overviews of historical sites in Ireland, to basically anything else.
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The Giant’s Ring: Belfast’s Neolithic Roots
When we look at the ancient stone monuments, thousands of years old, which dot our landscape, it is difficult to truly comprehend what we are seeing, never mind comprehend their significance. There’s no questioning that they have inspired generations of writers, artists, and thinkers: with fantasy genres full of scenes centred around these mysterious sites,…
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The Hill of Tara: Ireland’s Historical Scar
Historical landmarks can, in themselves, become symbols and even metaphors for an entire historical period: whether it’s the Coliseum in Rome, the Parthenon in Athens, or the Pyramids in Egypt. These sites take on a character beyond the mere stones and presence they embody, becoming immortalized in the myths, legends, and histories which surround them.…
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Book Review: Ireland’s Animals, Niall Mac Coitir
I have a small, energetic dog that will never grown-up – a puppy locked inside a four-year-old’s body. If you asked me to describe him, I would focus on his obvious traits: the colour of his fur, his hyperactive personality, or his never-ending quest to hunt/steal food. I may even recount memories of him, such…