New archaeological finds put M3 route in doubt

The route of the proposed M3 motorway which is due to pass close to the ancient Hill of Tara in Co. Meath is in doubt following the discovery of scores of new monuments on the area.

A team from the Department of Archaeology at Galway University has unearthed monuments, which date back to 4000 BC. One of the most spectacular finds was a huge oval enclosure about the size of Croke Park, thought to date back to 2500 BC.