Knowth macehead 8 Comments on The Knowth macehead
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The Knowth macehead

This stunning flint macehead was found deep within the darkest recesses of the great Neolithic passage tomb at Knowth, Co….

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Slade Castle, Co. Wexford

Slade castle. Located in the picturesque fishing village of Slade on the Hook Peninsula in Co. Wexford this remarkably well-preserved…

Pieter Brughel's Children's Games 8 Comments on A hoard of 16th and 17th century children’s toys
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A hoard of 16th and 17th century children’s toys

  In the course of my research of VikingAge woodcraft, I somewhat unexpectedly turned up information about a most delightful…

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Stolen treasure: The Coggalbeg Hoard

The remarkable tale of the Coggalbeg hoard. This story begins in March 1945 when a Roscommon farmer, Mr Hubert Lannon,…

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Below the Surface Presents: Piracy and Predation in early 17th century Ireland

‘Below the Surface’ are hosting a series of maritime talks in a very unique venue – The Jeanie Johnston tall…