Category: Archaeology blogs
Archaeologists find the Memories for Everyone
I asked my seven year old daughter why archaeology is important…..I liked her answer a lot ‘Archaeology is important because…
Viking Age Ship Graffiti from Dublin
This piece of Viking Age ship graffiti was identified on a wooden plank that was recovered during an archaeological excavation…
Site of famous 19th century ‘shipwreck’ discovered in Dundrum Bay, Co. Down
Archaeologists have located the exact position where a famous 19th century ship, the ss Great Britain, was grounded for…
‘Tonight I fear not the Vikings’, An Early Irish Poem
‘Bitter is the wind tonight It tosses the ocean’s white hair Tonight I fear not the fierce warriors of Norway …
Archaeologists uncover one of Derry City’s earliest buildings
Archaeologists working in Derry have uncovered the partial remains of a building, which pre-dates the walled city and is believed…
The Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm
Saint Lachtin’s Arm is an important religious relic that was associated with Donoughmore church in Co. Cork. Dating from circa…
Ireland’s Ancient Dairy Past Revealed
New research from the University of Bristol has revealed the antiquity of dairy farming in Ireland. Research published today in the…
Revealing a 17th century town: Exciting discoveries at Dunluce, Co. Antrim
A team of archaeologists, which includes Dr. Colin Breen of the University of Ulster and Andrew Gault of the NIEA, are making exciting discoveries at…
A pair of Bronze Age Earrings from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Although the exact circumstance surrounding the discovery of the Castlerea earrings remains uncertain, it is believed that they were found…
Guiding ships for 800 years: Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford
The iconic Hook Head lighthouse represents one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world. It stands on the very…
