Category: Archaeology blogs
Early Medieval Tunnel/Souterrain discovered in Co. Kerry
Interesting news from Co. Kerry, where an early medieval tunnel system/souterrain has been uncovered during construction works along the N71…
Marriage Customs: Folklore from Co. Donegal
This folklore account details some of the beliefs surrounding marriage in early 20th century Ireland. It is based on information…
If you go down to the woods today; a sylvan Trinity Knot in Co. Sligo
I love this piece of woodland art from Co. Sligo. Inspired by ancient Irish designs, Jim McCabe and his family…
Split down the middle: parti-coloured clothes in 14th century Ireland
In the imaginative and engaging Charter Roll room of the Medieval Waterford Museum, I discovered something that I’d never seen before:…
Irish Proverbs. Folklore from Co. Waterford
This list of Irish proverbs was collected by the pupils attending Clochar San Eoin Dé school, Waterford in 1938. A…
Death-Lore. Folklore from Co. Mayo
This folklore account details some of the superstitions surrounding death in early 20th century Ireland. It is based on…
Project to accurately date Early Irish Texts wins funding
Funding of €1.8 million by has been secured from the European Research Council for a project that will date a large…
Beer Money: 13th century tokens from Winetavern Street, Dublin
These distinctive pewter tokens were found by Brendán O’Riordáin during his archaeological excavations at Winetavern Street in Dublin. As its name…
‘A Cure for Warts’. Folklore from Co. Galway
This folklore account suggests various ‘cures’ for the common and often persistent skin condition, warts. It was told by John Lynksey…
Magnificent Iron Age cauldron discovered in France
Very interesting news from France where archaeologists working for INRAP have found the remains of a magnificent bronze cauldron. It was…
