Category: Archaeology blogs
Fragments of an Irish-type reliquary discovered in Norway
Two fragments of a house-shaped reliquary of Irish-type have been found in Norway. Most likely dating from the 7th to…
Bronze Age Houses Uncovered in Co. Wexford
Exciting evidence for Bronze Age activity has been uncovered at Drumgood, near Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford. This newly discovered site…
Ross Errilly Friary, Co. Galway in Photos
I recently visited the impressive ruins of Ross Errilly Friary in Co. Galway. Founded in 1351 AD, it represents one…
Neolithic flint axe and preserved wooden handle discovered in Denmark
Another fantastic find by archaeologists working on the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel scheme in Denmark. They have uncovered a Neolithic flint…
Ranvaik’s Casket, an ornate shrine stolen during Viking raids on Ireland?
Now housed in the Danish National Museum, this beautiful reliquary of Irish-type was most likely stolen during Viking raids on…
Bronze Age Gold: Treasures from the National Museum of Ireland
A selection of some of the wonderful Bronze Age treasures which are are currently on display at the National Museum…
Lost and Found: Excavations at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Archaeologist Alva Mac Gowan describes the recent exciting discoveries at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. On Friday the 19th of September I…
2000-year-old seeds bring an extinct tree back to life
This unassuming looking plant is the only living representative of the Judean Date Palm, a species of tree, which became…
The wonderful 12th century Romanesque doorway at Killeshin Church, Laois
Located close to the border with Co. Carlow, the small medieval church at Killeshin, Co. Laois contains a remarkable…
Research by Dublin based scientists reveals that ancient Europeans were lactose intolerant
Analysis of DNA extracted from the inner ear bones (petrous bones) of ancient Europeans has led two Dublin based scientists…
