Tara
Tara is the Irish name for the prehistoric royal site and ancient capital of Ireland.
Tara refers specifically to the historical and archaeological site of the ancient capital of Ireland.
Did you know?
- The site of Tara is central to the legend of the 'Lia Fáil' or 'Stone of Destiny', which was said to cry out when the true High King of Ireland touched it.
- The inauguration of the High King of Ireland took place at Tara, traditionally involving a ritual where the king married the land.
- Though it was the capital of ancient Ireland, Tara was never a walled city like Rome or London, but rather a ceremonial complex of earthworks.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil tú ag dul go dtí Tara?Are you going to Tara?
- Is áit stairiúil é Tara.Tara is a historical place.
Example conversation
Cathal and Saoirse are planning a trip to historical sites.
- CathalAn leochaid tú an t-uisce ag Tara?Did you see the water at Tara?
- SaoirseNíor fhaigh mé an am sin, a Chathail.I didn't have the time, Cathal.
- CathalBa cheart domsa go Tara arís.I should go to Tara again.
- SaoirseGoidimid an carr anois, a Chathail.Let's take the car now, Cathal.
