Activists fighting to save the Hill of Tara today launched fresh High Court action to stop the construction of the controversial M3 motorway through the ancient site.

THE Tara landscape is one of Ireland’s and Europe’s most precious historical archaeological sites, but it is now in the process of being destroyed to facilitate the construction of a motorway.

MORE than half the population visited historical sites and monuments last year, putting it among the top four cultural activities of the Irish.

ENVIRONMENT MINISTER John Gormley's stance, which he’s continually adopted since entering Government, is that he can do little regarding the Tara/M3 disgrace, as all the damage was done before he came on board, his hands are now tied by existing decisions, ministerial orders and legislation, and he's powerless to act.

Hundreds of campaigners today created a giant human harp in Co Meath to mark Tara Heritage Day.

Campaigners battling the development of the M3 motorway near the historic Hill of Tara will take their protest to America this weekend.

Campaigners opposed to the controversial M3 motorway running through the historic Tara Valley will hold a series of demonstrations today.

AN ancient Irish monastery and a fee-paying Leinster boarding school have been included in a list of the world's 100 most endangered heritage sites.