The Holestone is one of the best-preserved Bronze Age standing stones in Ireland. Located atop a seemingly out-of-place rocky outcrop in a field about a mile from the village of Doagh, its ancient origins are unclear. Theories about its purpose run the spectrum, some believe its a burial place or a pagan altar—others think it was a meeting place for Celtic kings. The stone began to garner popularity in later years and was known as a “lovestone,” a place associated with fertility and soon to be married couples. It’s said…
