M3 Motorway and the Hill of Tara

[Ptarmigan]

I know this is not a local issue for us here, but it is surely very important, in terms of the history & heritage of this island as a whole.

M3 Motorway and the Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara is Ireland’s ancient capital, and premier national monument. However, the Irish Government is planning to build a motorway through the Gabhra Valley between the Hill of Tara and the Hill of Skryne, County Meath, just 1000 metres from the top of the Hill. It was placed on the World Monuments Fund, List of 100 Most Endangered Sites, 2008, after being nominated by TaraWatch.

M3 Motorway and the Hill of Tara

Watch this video to learn just how important this site really is.

Tara: Voices from Our Past ~ a recent discovery

Clearly there is a lot of strong feeling against this motorway, especially amongst musicians. Here are three clips, performed by harpers at the "Harpers For Tara" demonstration outside the Dáil, the Irish Government buildings, on September 22nd 2007.

The Harp That One Through Tara's Halls

Harpers For Tara : Brian Boru's March

Harpers For Tara: O'Carolan's Concerto

Paddy Moloney was there too.

Paddy Moloney at Harps For Tara

If you feel strongly about this, please sign the petition.

SAVE TARA - Petition to UNESCO and ICOMOS