There is a complex of ancient earthworks dating to the Iron Age in the area of Teltown where the festival was historically known to be celebrated off and on ... History and archaeology · Modern revivals and legacy

17 апр. 2024 г. · The Tailteann Games, also known as Aonach Tailteann, was a festival held at Tara, Co Meath from 632BC until the last record of the event in 1168AD.

The Tailteann Games were held in Ireland almost every year from around 1829 BC until 1932 AD, making them older than the ancient Olympic Games!

5 авг. 2024 г. · The Tailteann Games were held during the last two weeks in July, culminating in the festival of Lúnasa on August 1st. Comórtais (competitions) ...

The games became the greatest spectacle of the ancient world, renowned throughout all the lands for their grandeur and energy.

25 июн. 2022 г. · According to nationalist legend, the Irish High King Lugh held the original Tailteann games, or Aonach Tailteann, in 632BC to honour his ...

Ireland's Tailteann Games date back almost as far as the ancient Greek Olympics and are testament to the island's passion for sport.

13 июл. 2021 г. · The Tailteann Games were seen as a way to establish the new Irish state, reviving an ancient sporting custom.

The Tailteann Games or Aonach Tailteann was an Irish sporting and cultural festival held in the Irish Free State in 1924, 1928, and 1932.