Navan Fort

Emain Macha, meaning the twins of Macha, was a major ceremonial and royal centre in the kingdom of the Ulaidh. According to Irish mythology, the name commemorates Macha, a supernatural woman who was forced to race the king of Ulster's horses while pregnant and subsequently cursed the men of Ulster. The site served as the legendary capital of King Conchobar mac Nessa and the stronghold of the Re...