Category: Irish Archaeology Sites
Irish Archaeology Sites
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…
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…
Photos of Ancient Churches, Abbeys and Graves
A selection of some of the brilliant images that have been entered into our Photography Competition, this time with an emphasis…
Ancient Ireland in Photos
A selection of some of the amazing images that have been entered into our Photography Competition, this time with an emphasis…
In photos: The ornate medieval stonework at Boyle Abbey, Roscommon
Founded in 1161 AD, by the Cistercian order of monks, Boyle Abbey, Co. Roscommon contains a fine collection of medieval decorated…
A Viking Midsummer’s Night
Alva Mac Gowan tells how she spent an enjoyable midsummer’s night in a very unusual location. This year, after a…
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…
Gallarus Oratory, Dingle, Co. Kerry
The iconic Gallarus oratory is located in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht, on the very western tip of…
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,…
