The Fulacht Fiadh is a method of cooking from prehistoric Ireland. After a day's hunting, it was a custom to set up camp and prepare a feast.

The Fulacht Fiadh would be set up on low, marshy ground. Ideally, this would be close to a river or lake as a steady water supply was required. This pit of water was brought to boiling by throwing rocks into it from a nearby fire.

More rocks would be thrown in to keep the required heat. That's why the location of Fulacht Fiadhs are easily recognisable by mounds of burnt and shattered rocks.

Join us as we demonstrate how the fulacht fia was used.

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The Irish National Heritage Park, Co. Wexford