The roaring Stone of Destiny on the Hill of Tara was used to select the king of Ireland…you can still go there today to see if you’re the chosen one. Be careful though as the area was also thought to be the entrance to the other world…and you never know what might happen if you… Continue reading Roaring Stone of Destiny – ‘maker of kings’ on Hill of Tara
Author: Angela Nurse
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