Category: Irish Archaeology Sites
Irish Archaeology Sites
Newgrange and the Winter Solstice
The passage tomb at Newgrange is probably Ireland’s most iconic archaeological site and it is indelibly linked with the winter…
Roman contacts with Ireland
That Ireland was reasonably well known in the classical world is demonstrated by Ptolemy’s Geography. This is a list of…
Irish bog bodies, some recent discoveries
Another ancient body has just been recovered from the depths of an Irish bog. This time the remains consist of a partial…
Archaeological excavations at Rossnaree, Bru na Boinne, Co. Meath
Last year I stumbled across an excellent blog detailing the archaeological excavations being carried out at Rossnaree, Co. Meath. The…
Irish corn-drying kilns, their Bronze Age origins?
A number of recent archaeological excavations have shed light on the possible ancient origins of corn-drying kilns in Ireland. These…
Dublin, The Prehistoric City
When we think about the archaeology of Dublin the first things that comes to mind are the extensive Viking…
Archaeology showcase at Ferrycarrig, The Irish National Heritage Park
In the week the Irish government announced a new tourism drive, I’d better give a plug to the heritage sector….
New Viking houses found in Dublin
I see on the news that archaeologists Alan Hayden and Co. uncovered what may be the remains of two Viking…
