What is the name of the Stone of Destiny on the Hill of Tara?

The Stone of Destiny on the Hill of Tara is called the Lia Fáil.

Lia Fáil is an Irish phrase usually translated as “Stone of Fál,” though the monument is also widely called the Stone of Destiny or Speaking Stone. It stands at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, an ancient ceremonial complex associated by tradition with Ireland’s High Kings.

Medieval Irish legend gave the stone a supernatural role: it was said to roar when the rightful king placed his feet upon it. It was also credited with confirming royal legitimacy, ensuring a long reign, and even rejuvenating the chosen ruler. These are legendary claims rather than historically verified properties.

The Lia Fáil is often confused with the Stone of Scone, Scotland’s famous coronation stone. The two have been linked in later legends, but they are distinct monuments. The Blarney Stone is different again: it is associated with the supposed gift of eloquence at Blarney Castle in County Cork.