Category: Archaeology blogs
Medieval Dublin Symposium, May 16th, Trinity College, Dublin
The always excellent Medieval Dublin Symposium is taking place in Trinity College, Dublin on the 16th of May. It features…
St. Declan’s Monastery, Ardmore, Co. Waterford
One of the earliest monastic sites in Ireland, Ardmore, Co. Waterford was probably founded sometime in the 5th century AD…
The folklore of shoes: An account from Co. Galway
This blog post details some of the folklore and history surrounding shoes in early 20th century Ireland. It is based…
The Gleninsheen Gold Collar, a Bronze Age Treasure
Nearly three thousand years old, the Gleninsheen collar represents one of the great treasures of the Irish Bronze Age. Fashioned…
Supernatural activity in Camblin, New Ross. Folklore from Co Wexford
This Irish folklore account details supernatural activity in a Co. Wexford cottage and is based on information supplied by Richard…
Our Farm Animals. Folklore from Co. Wexford
This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the animals found on a Co Wexford farm. It is based on…
Woodstown a key site for understanding Vikings in 9th century Ireland
Fierce and wild is the wind to-night, It tosses the tresses of the sea to white; On such a night…
Silver Thor’s Hammer found in Norway
A beautiful silver Thor’s Hammer has been discovered in Norway. Found over the Easter weekend by Magne Øksnes, the hammer…
Relic of the True Cross, Waterford City
This relic of the True Cross is associated with Christchurch Cathedral in Waterford city. It consists of a silver, double-armed…
A Cure for a Cow in the Fairies: Folklore from Co. Mayo
This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the belief that cows could be enchanted by the fairies. It is…
