The short report from Tara that was supposed to be on National Public Radio (US)last week was delayed. It aired yesterday on the Day to Day show.

Celtic Cultural Sites in Crosshairs of Road Project

Listen to this story... by Rob Gifford

Day to Day, August 17, 2006 · The Irish government has embarked on a massive road-building program to cope with the country's steep economic expansion. However, a new proposed motorway will plow through some of Ireland's richest archaeological sites -- including the site of Tara, considered by many to be the birthplace of Celtic culture.

Opponents of the plan say Ireland's government is ignoring lessons learned when other important historical sites were destroyed or damaged.

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