You can see carved stones all over Ireland. Some are at famous places, like Newgrange and Knowth, while others, like this one, are found in small towns. This stone carving of King David and his harp stands next to a road in Carndonagh, County Donegal, near the town's pride and joy, the Donagh Cross, which dates to the 7th century.
All of Ireland is like this. Even the smallest towns have something special to offer, and places that are at times swarming with tourists have quiet spots where you can take walks and discover the best of Ireland.
The nice part is, you can plan a trip to any part of Ireland and find an out-of-the-way town or village to explore. You can see remnants of ancient dolmens, ring forts and standing stones all over the country. You may need an Ordnance Survey map to find them, but they are there. Sure, you should see the Book of Kells and the Ring of Kerry, but save a bit of time for the smaller sights of "undiscovered" Ireland. You'll be glad you did.
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