Category: Archaeology blogs
Ireland’s Oldest Cannon?
In 1497, Waterford city was besieged by an army led by Perkin Warbek, a Flemish noble with aspirations to the…
Viking Ireland, a fantastic series of videos by the National Museum of Ireland
The Vikings in Ireland is a fantastic series of videos, which have been produced by the National Museum of Ireland…
A rare 16th century bridge at Tintern, Wexford
This rare, surviving, example of a 16th century bridge is found at Tintern in Co. Wexford. Located over a small,…
The Comerford Crown, a Bronze Age gold ‘hat’ from Tipperary
The Comerford Crown is striking gold artefact, whose origins probably lie in the Late Bronze Age. It was discovered in…
Five Ancient Musical Instruments from Ireland
Ireland has rich musical heritage and as these instruments illustrate, it dates back many thousands of years. [typography font=”Cantarell”…
Some Fantastic 19th century Photos of Irish Archaeology Sites
This fantastic collection of photos, which are taken from the archives of Victoria & Albert Museum, show a number of…
Dunbeg Fort, Dingle, Co. Kerry, in photos
Located on a rocky promontory, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Dunbeg fort lies on the far western tip of the Dingle peninsula…
The Helgo Treasure: A Viking Age Buddha
A remarkable collection of religious items sourced from diverse lands was discovered during archaeological excavations on the Swedish island of Helgo….
16th century images of Irish people
A collection of images depicting 16th century Irish people. Although the majority of figures illustrated are soldiers and warriors, there…
The Lismore Drinking-Horn Mount
This unusual and fantastical beast was discovered in Lismore, Co. Waterford during the 19th century. Fashioned out of bronze, it…
