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An ancient passage tomb similar to Newgrange has been discovered during an excavation of the Hellfire Club.

An archaeological dig of the old hunting lodge, on Montpellier Hill, unearthed the amazing find.

It is believed the tomb is around 5,000 years old.

Experts reckon it featured a large mound, similar to the one seen at the Co Meath site, with a corridor down to a tomb.

But it's thought the structure was wrecked in 1725 by workmen building the shooting lodge that still stands there now.

The building, which sits just outside Tallaght, was made for politician William Connolly.

Earlier this month, it emerged people could soon be travelling to the Hellfire Club by cable car.

The idea was proposed by local councillor Dermot Richardson.

He told Dublin Live: "We need to attract more people to the area. I really think it's a great idea.

"The Hell Fire Club would be a real attraction for the area once it is properly developed."