PORTALS 1

 
     
 

These images form the first part of a series of photographs entitled ‘Portals’.

 

  
     
     
     

 

 

Goward Dolmen

  
     
  Scattered throughout Ireland are ancient and often mysterious stone structures. The images below (with the exception of Ballynoe Stone Circle) are a type of chambered grave known as ‘dolmens’ or ‘portal tombs’. They are given this name because two of the upright stones seem to form a doorway – possibly into the afterlife.  
     
     
     
 

Ballykeel DolmenBallykeel Dolmen

Ballykeel Dolmen

  
     
  Some of these structures , which are so deeply rooted in our modern landscape, have capstones weighing over 100 tonnes and have stood for over 5,000 years.  
     
     
     
 

Legananny Dolmen

Legananny Dolmen

  
 
 
     
  In these images, I have tried to capture the mystery of some of Irelands’ ancient monuments – many of which have seen almost two million sunrises and sunsets.  
     
     
 

Kilkeel Dolmen

Kilkeel Dolmen

  
     
     
  I have named the collection ‘Portals’ because these strange edifices seem to be doorways leading to a different time and reality.  
     
     
 

Slidderyford DolmenSlidderyford Dolmen

Slidderyford Dolmen

  
     
     
  Click on any of the images to see a larger picture - (these may take a few minutes to load, so please be patient.)  
     
     
 

Kilfeaghan DolmenKilfeaghan Dolmen

Kilfeaghan Dolmen

  
     
     
 

The 'Portals' exhibition is on show from 3rd April 2004 at Newcastle Library, Newcastle, Co.Down.

  
   
 
     
 

Ballynoe Stone CircleBallynoe Stone Circle

Ballynoe Stone Circle

  
     
  From 10th April 2004, the 2 parts of the 'Portals' exhibition can be seen at the Seasalt Restaurant, Newcastle Co. Down, and at The Buck's Head Restaurant, Dundrum.  
     
     
 
 
     
 

Beltany Stone Circle

  
     
     
 
© Geoff Ingram 2003