Ireland suffering from ancient curse of Tara and furious Fairy Forts

Actually the demise of the Irish nation follows the M3.... Everything was fine until 2001 then we took the wrong route on both Ireland and the M3, later in March 2008 we destroyed Rath Lugh, bulldozing through its side to make the M3 followed by the rapid downward spiral of our economy until it's destruction with the Bank Guarantee in Sep that year. Now in 2010, the realisation of the debt foisted on the Irish people by both the M3 and economy has become a reality. We'll pay dearly for both.

The Irish Government and Meath County Council now plan to build a 4 lane bypass in the Boyne Valley within sight of Knowth megalithic tomb at Bru na Boinne World Heritage Site and near Rossnaree the place of the first engagement of The Battle of the Boyne 1690.- What price heritage? http://www.knowth.com/ http://www.nationalmonuments.info/

I think it would be very helpful if people would sign and pass on this petition to reinter the bodies wrenched from their sacred burial grounds by the construction of the M3 Motorway. Thank you all. http://www.petitiononline.com/taraeire/petition.html www.savetara.com

It is tragic and sad that Ireland would ever consider desecrating sacred ground. I believe that Ireland is truly "God's country". It holds an aura no other country has. It was blessed with untold beauty, history, sadness and joy. Its people are unique. Why would you endanger any of it for the sake of a road? Just to drive faster or in a straighter line. What will be next? Hotels on the Cliffs of Moher. No sheep. Kepp Ireland the way you have always kept her: with her beauty, history, dignity and charm in tact.

In ancient Ireland there was a legendary people called the Tuatha De Danan (the people of the goddess Dana) who reputedly had magical and mystical powers. The modern Irish, regrettably, seem to have degenerated into the Tuatha De Dana (the people of the naughty). The decision to trash the ancient, newly rediscovered monuments was impish and devilish in the extreme. Imagine if the Egyptians, Greeks, Italians were to destroy their ancient heritage like that. Like all wilful and naughty children the consequences of their actions can be devastating. Shame, shame, shame!!!! The roads and highways bulldozed through those monuments won't even last a fraction of the time that they've survived up to now. What folly?

Eddie Lenihan co-wrote a great book 'Meeting the Other Crowd'. If you like a good tale about the good folks it is a fun read. That being said...the ancient ruins in Ireland should be left untouched and protected.

"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows. Quite overcanopied with luscious woodbine. With sweet musk roses and with eglantine.There sleeps Titania sometime of the night. Lulled in these flowers with dances and delight" (Shakespeare: Midsummer Nights Dream) Pity we prefer unending bulldozers tarmac and stark road lights to places that hold enchantment in some measure. Once they are gone they are gone forever. What will nourish the soul on a leisurely walk--another gas station? Another Mall? I highly recommend Thomas Moore's book 'The Re-Enchantment Of Everyday Life'. An American married with a family in Massachusettes who was a monk in a Religious Order in Ireland for eleven years. He is of the opinion that in the march to a concrete existence the spirit suffers. God be with the hedge-rows tumbled stones and moss where Titania Queen of the Fairies sleeps of a night: In merry England, devout Ireland, and America.

Ireland is so unique because it has preserved so many of it's ancient ruins. Other countries have long since allowed their antiquities to be destroyed to make room for modern structures and highways. I have visited many of theses sites, including Tara and Newgrange, before the new routes were made. I don't know about curses, but I can tell you that these places are beautiful and feel full of spirit, a true reflection of the Irish people. If these places are destroyed there's no bringing them back. The beauty will be lost and who can say what happens to the spirit?

You show up en mass BEFORE the bulldozers arrive and put your bodies between what you hold sacred and the real evil doers. You show up and propose an alternative you become ACTIVE and make sure your voices are heard. Mother Earth DEMANDS that we protect the HOLY PLACES we are the caretakers of the Magic......Sophia Breedlove Kauai Hawaii

I have heard of this for years and been told that my own family's strain of "bad/odd luck" might be due to a Fairy Fort destruction... how are you supposed to remedy this, if it was already done?

Just a quick follow-up. The petition also asks whether you want to donate to the campaign. You don't need to do this, your signature is accepted after you sign on the 1st page. Cheers, Mick.

Hi everyone, a petition was launched today to try and stem some of the damage being done to Ireland's ancient heritage sites. The newgrange area is currently at threat from a new road and there's a lot of frustration about the bullish way that places like these are being swept aside. Whatever you might think about curses and fairies, the more that sign the petition the better. This is all about saving Irelands heritage for future generations. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savenewgrange/ Thanks, Mick

Very funny this... goes to show how gullible people are. Pick any catastrophe and it’ll be “I told you so...” unless it comes from God, not nature. Sure bejacers, doesn’t He control the volcanoes? Like He did Sodimm & Gonaria? And ya’ll never know when one hits your doorstep, for all your nature-fearing and bible-thumping (why anyone thumps the Bible I’ll never know). It mightn’t even be a ‘volcano’ of the sort you’d be expecting. Isn’t that true, people of New Orleans? Or people involved in car crashes? Or heart strokes? Or people out for a swim on a nice sunny day? No one can be sure. Not even jacers himself. Not even the Minister With No Helicopter Door, poor draughty position he found himself in. But a tree or hill telling me “Wooo-hooo woe betides you jacers...” Eh??? Gimme a break pls? Everybody lives in a home where trees, hills and fields once existed. Are they not happy? Hmmmm... Maybe not. I must check out New York again *chuckling*.

I hope that Ireland does not become like the US and start destroying their historical places. We tend to knock things down when they get old and you miss out on so much history. There had to be someplace else to build the roadway.

Is it any wonder the catholic church could carry out its evil with such ease.