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The Hill of Uisneach

County Westmeath

The sacred centre of Ireland, where the great fires of Bealtaine were lit.

Uisneach was believed to be the centre of Ireland, where the five provinces met. A huge boulder, the Cat Stone or Ail na Míreann, marks the meeting point, and legend says the goddess Ériu, who gave Ireland its name, is buried beneath it.

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When
Ancient
Where
53.4900, -7.5600
Group
Legends

Visiting

Guided tours run in season from the visitor area.

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