Céide Fields

Welcome to Kay-deh Fields, a site of unparalleled global significance and a window into the lives of our Neolithic ancestors from nearly 6,000 years ago. As you stand here on this windswept plateau overlooking the Atlantic Ocean…

The story of Kay-deh Fields' discovery is as fascinating as the site itself. It began in the 1930s with a local schoolteacher named Patrick Caulfield. …

As you walk outside on the site, you can see portions of the field walls that have been exposed through careful excavation. These walls are roughly 5,500 to 6,000 years old. …

One of the most compelling aspects of Kay-deh Fields is the environmental story it tells. Scientists believe that 5,000 years ago, this area was covered in dense woodlands of pine and birch. …

The award-winning Visitor Center at Kay-deh Fields is an architectural landmark in its own right. Designed to resemble a pyramid rising from the bog, it echoes the megalithic tombs found in the area while providing a modern…

No Neolithic landscape would be complete without a place of burial and ritual. At Kay-deh Fields, several tomb structures have been identified, including a notable court tomb. …

Finally, we must look toward the sea. The Kay-deh Fields are perched on the edge of some of the most dramatic sea cliffs in Ireland. …

As we conclude our tour of Kay-deh Fields, I hope you feel a profound sense of connection to the people who walked this land 6,000 years ago. These stone walls are not just cold remains; they are the fingerprints of a society…