Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara derives its Irish name from Proto-Celtic *Temris, meaning a sanctuary or sacred space cut off for ceremony—cognate with the Greek temenos and Latin templum. The site's Irish designations include Teamhair na Rí (Tara of the Kings) and Cnoc na Teamhrach (Hill of Tara), reflecting its paramount significance in Irish tradition. Tara's history spans over five millennia, beginning i...