According to Irish mythology, Northern Ireland was once home to a great giant named Finn McCool. When a Scottish giant, Benandonner, crossed the Irish Sea and threatened Finn’s homeland, he retaliated ...
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Formation of Giant's Causeway pinned to a globally significant volcanic event 60 million years ago
The origin story of Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland has just been revised, though sadly the ancient battling titans of folklore still don't appear to have been involved. Thanks to cutting-edge ...
Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway is a sight to behold. It doesn’t make sense. How can the Earth produce something so geometrically consistent, with its series of hexagonal pillars matting the ...
When you stare at the over 40,000 basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway, it’s easy to understand why early Irish inhabitants decided it must have been the work of a mythical being. From the Series: ...
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Scientists Make New Discovery about Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway
London: The geological timeline for Northern Ireland's iconic Giant’s Causeway has been dramatically revised following new scientific research, according to The Independent. New findings indicate that ...
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