Category: Archaeology blogs
Traditional thatched cottages, Kilmore Quay, Wexford
Today I spent a lovely morning in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford. This picturesque fishing village is famous for its thatched…
The Rock of Dunamase, Co. Laois
From the top of a large limestone outcrop in county Laois, the imposing fortress at the Rock of Dunamase dominates the surrounding…
A 15th century medicinal recipe from Co. Louth
A late 15th century inscribed slate was discovered at Smarmore church, Co. Louth in 1959 and is now on display…
Shrine of the Miosach: An Early Irish Book Shrine
This ornate book shrine comes from Clonmany, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, where the O’Morrison family were its traditional keepers. Associated with…
A Late Bronze Age gold necklace from Tumna, Co. Roscommon
In 1834 a group of men ‘landing potatoes’ at Tumna, Co. Roscommon discovered a collection of curious gold balls. Dating…
A Bronze Age Spindle Whorl from Tipperary
This decorated spindle whorl was discovered inside a Late Bronze Age house that was excavated by Bernice Molly at…
The Archer-Butler luck stone
Originally owned by the Butler family of Granvilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary, this small amulet was traditionally used to protect…
19th century depictions of Ireland by William H. Bartlett
This blog post contains a selection of excellent 19th century illustrations of historic Irish sites. They were produced by…
A Barbary Ape Skull from Navan Fort, Co. Armagh
Traditionally associated with the kings of Ulster, the great hilltop enclosure of Eamhain Mhacha (Navan Fort), Co. Armagh is an early…
Gallarus Oratory, Dingle, Co. Kerry
The iconic Gallarus oratory is located in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht, on the very western tip of…
