Author: Colm
Evidence for prehistoric human dismemberment found at Carrowkeel
A new analysis of bones taken from a century-old excavation at Carrowkeel in County Sligo has revealed evidence of the…
Decorated initials from a 9th century Irish manuscript
This wonderful collection of decorated initials is found on a 9th century Irish manuscript which now resides at the Abbey…
The Fairy King’s advice on Trees. A poem from Early Ireland
This medieval Irish poem about trees is taken from a text known as Aidedh Ferghusa meic Léide (the Death of…
False burials and dangerous water: Whit Sunday in Irish Folklore
Whit Sunday (or Whitsun) is an important Christian festival that celebrates the Pentecost. It normally falls on the seventh Sunday…
Viking Age Utensils from Waterford city
This fantastically preserved collection of household utensils was discovered during archaeological excavations in Waterford city. It includes two wooden spoons,…
Muiredach’s High Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
The magnificent Muiredach’s cross at Monsterboice, Co. Louth. Standing at over over 5m tall, it represents one of the finest…
An Unusual Medieval Grave Marker from Clonmacnoise
A rotary quern stone (hand-mill) for grinding grain which was reused as a grave marker at Clonmacnoise during early medieval…
Beautiful Roman Mosaic Uncovered in France
French archaeologists working in the town of Uzes in southern France have uncovered the remains of a well preserved Roman…
Raven Born & Wolf Singer: Some Old Irish Names from Ogham Stones
These Old Irish names are taken from the country’s corpus of ogham stones. Consisting of a series of incised linear lines,…
New Fund to Safeguard Coastal Heritage Sites
More than €4m of European Union funds has been awarded to help safeguard heritage and coastal tourism sites in Wales…
