Ardcath Clonalvy Heritage Society are delighted to host this event about Fourknocks, a small passage-tomb complex situated close to Clonalvy, Co. Meath and less than 15km (10 miles) from the giant megalithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. Excavated in 1950 by Patrick J. Hartnett, and open to the public, Fourknocks is an extraordinary and beautiful monument. It likely dates to the time when Newgrange was built, just over 5,000 years ago. There is lots of megalithic art picked and incised onto the stones inside Fourknocks, some of it immaculately preserved.

Apart from the 1957 paper about the excavations published by archaeologist P.J. Hartnett, there has been until now no book about Fourknocks. The monument has been mentioned in many archaeological volumes and papers, but it really did deserve its own book. This is the first book exclusively about Fourknocks published since the excavations and has awakened a strong interest in its past.

Anthony Murphy, of Mythical Ireland will speak in depth of his studies on this topic – Fourknocks: archaeology, astronomy and mythology.

Following the talk refreshments will be served and several books will be available to purchase on the day including our Ardcath Clonalvy Heritage Society publication by Frances Lee Gargan, "The Parish of Ardcath Clonalvy: A History"

Address
Clonalvy School, Co. Meath