WHAT IS AN ACCORD STONE?
Centuries ago, the Celts placed holed standing stones, known as Accord Stones, on common ground. It’s where people of all walks of life, men and women, peasants and kings would reach through the stone to shake hands and seal an agreement. A deal made on trust, faith, and honor.
Most of those stones have been lost to time. A few still stand, quiet reminders of connection and integrity.
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Seek the stones still standing
Reaching through the hole
The hole in each stone was the point of contact — parties joined hands through it to bind a marriage, settle a dispute, close a trade, or mark a gathering. Some align with the sun at particular times of year; most survive only because they stood on ground nobody thought to disturb.
The locations below are drawn from public megalithic-site archives. Coordinates are approximate to the site, not the exact stone face — treat this as a starting point for a visit, not a precise waypoint.
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Before you go
A few things to knowBoots, not trainers
Most stones sit in open fields or old churchyards — hiking boots or wellies will serve you far better than anything with a thin sole. Irish weather turns fast, so bring a layer for rain.
Mind the land
Many sites are on private or working farmland. If a farmhouse is nearby, ask before crossing a field, stick to established paths, and always close any gate behind you.
Leave no trace
Take any rubbish home with you, and leave the stone exactly as you found it — no carving initials, no climbing, no moving anything for a photo.
Coordinates get you close
Pins mark the site, not the doorstep — the last stretch is often on foot, and some stones are easy to walk past. Give yourself a little extra time to find them.
Some are still in use
A few of these stones remain local pilgrimage or ritual sites. If it looks like someone's there for that reason, give them space and come back another time.
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