Year: 2011
Archaeology showcase at Ferrycarrig, The Irish National Heritage Park
In the week the Irish government announced a new tourism drive, I’d better give a plug to the heritage sector….
The School of Irish Archaeology
Just a quick heads up about a new heritage business set up by another recently unemployed archaeologist. Mark Kelly, a…
New Viking houses found in Dublin
I see on the news that archaeologists Alan Hayden and Co. uncovered what may be the remains of two Viking…
Mayday and the Celtic festival of Bealtaine
In Ireland Mayday is surrounded by a rich folklore tradition, most of which dates from 19th century. These beliefs give an insight into the mindset of a earlier, more rural Ireland where the spirit world and superstition still prevailed.
Vikings in Co. Louth
The Midlands Viking Symposium begins in Dublin tomorrow and one of the more interesting talks being presented is by…
Bog Butter find from Co. Offaly
Two county Co. Offaly men are in the media spotlight this morning after uncovering a large quantity of bog butter….
Halberds and Crane dances, a new theory.
Just after reading a very interesting article in the latest issue of Archaeology Ireland (Spring 2011). The article discusses how the…
Hillfort excavation and community archaeology
Details of an intriguing excavation at a British hillfort can be seen in the links below. Although the the excavation findings were…
Neolithic house, Enniscorthy
Recent excavations by TVAS archaeology have uncovered the remains of a large neolithic house just outside Eniscorthy. Details below. http://www.enniscorthyecho.ie/news/mhsngbidid/ Wexford’s oldest house’…
Midlands Viking Conference
The Midlands Viking Symposium will take place in Dublin this year on Saturday 30th. April! Viking Age Ireland has become…
