Category: Irish treasures
Amazing artifacts from Ireland
The Shrine of St. Lachtin’s Arm
Saint Lachtin’s Arm is an important religious relic that was associated with Donoughmore church in Co. Cork. Dating from circa…
A pair of Bronze Age Earrings from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Although the exact circumstance surrounding the discovery of the Castlerea earrings remains uncertain, it is believed that they were found…
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…
Henry VIII’s Cap of Maintenance, Waterford City
This early 16th century cap of maintenance is thought to be the only item of Henry VIII’s wardrobe that survives….
The throne of the quiet man: the Súgán chair
by Alva Mac Gowan. This chair has a story to tell. Its tightly twisted seat is made from straw woven…
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…
