Lia Fáil
The Fál (Irish: [fˠaːlˠ]) or Lia Fáil (Irish: [ˌl̠ʲiə ˈfˠaːlʲ]; "Stone of Fál") is a stone at the Inauguration Mound (Irish: an Forrad) on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the King of Tara and hence High King of Ireland. It is also known as the Stone of Destiny or Speaking Stone. According to legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae, c. 500 AD.
| Lia Fáil | |
|---|---|
| Speaking Stone, Coronation Stone | |
The stone currently standing on the Hill of Tara identified with the historical Lia Fáil | |
| Type | Standing stone |
| Etymology | Irish: Stone of Fál (Ireland/destiny) |
| Location | Hill of Tara |
| Coordinates | 53°34′43.1″N 6°36′43.7″W |
| Elevation | 155 metres (509 ft) |
| Height | 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) |
| Original use | coronation stone |
Location of Lia Fáil in Ireland | |
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