Hill of Tara

This hill was the royal seat for the high king of Ireland, which meant that you were the ultimate king. Although before the time of the high kings this site was considered sacred has visible activity dating back to 3000BC. Its increase in importance began in the Iron Age and continued into the Early Christian period. This site has great importance to Christians because in 433 St. Patrick lit the paschal fire in the nearby Hill of Slane that is 16km away but you can see clearly from Hill of Tara. This fire was in defiance to the High King Laoghaire (pronounced Leera) and the pagan druid ritual. They couldn't put the fire out so after some fight with magic and in the end were defeated. Eventually the King and his followers converted to Christianity. Only one of the Kings followers paid homage to Patrick and he is known as St. Erc, he founded a monastery on Hill of Slane.

From any direction on Hill of Tara you can see 1/3 of Ireland.

Royal Enclosure: Mound of Hostages

From on top of the hill

This is a stone that 5000 years old and which sadly was recently vandalized. It's the Stone of Destiny and according to legend it would roar if the rightful ruler of Ireland touched it.

A statue of St. Patrick 

A view of the hill of Slane, if you can see that structure pointing towards the sky in the center that is where it is.