The statue of Saint Patrick at Tara is looking over to Skryne in the first light of dawn - it was here that Christian Ireland really had its own dawn, with Patrick challenging the High King of Tara.
Dawn at the Hill of Tara
From Bernd Biege, About.com
© 2004 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.
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