The Hill of Tara is an ancient Neolithic Age site in County Meath, Ireland. It was known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the site of coronations, a place of assembly for the enacting and reading of laws, and for religious festivals.
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c. 3000 BCEThe Passage Tomb Mound of the Hostages constructed at the Hill of Tara, Ireland.
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c. 227 CE - c. 266 CELife of the High King Cormac mac Art, the Lawgiver, reigned from the Hill of Tara, Ireland.
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c. 432 CE - c. 433 CESt. Patrick arrives in Ireland and preaches at the Hill of Tara, announcing the advent of Christianity.
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941 CE - 1014 CELife of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland who united the tribes, crowned at the Hill of Tara.
