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Archaeology News
3D Printer Used to Recreate an Ancient Irish Instrument
An Irish archaeologist has used modern technology to solve a 2000 year old mystery. Billy Ó Foghlú, who is currently…
Anglo-Norman Parks in Medieval Ireland: A Review
Anglo-Norman Parks in Medieval Ireland is a brand new book by Four Courts Press. This interesting and informative publication is…
Viking coins from Dublin discovered in Wales
A hoard of 14 silver pennies, whose origins lie in Viking Age Dublin, have just been declared treasure in Wales….
The destruction of a 3000 year old bog roadway in Co. Westmeath
A disturbing report from An Taisce concerning the destruction of a circa 3000 wooden roadway in Co. Westmeath. ‘While Irish…
The National Museum of Ireland Celebrates its 125th Anniversary
This Saturday, the 29th of August, the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street, Dublin will commemorate its 125th anniversary….
Let’s go a Viking: Sailing on the Sea Stallion of Glendalough
Alva Mac Gowan recounts her recent voyage on the Sea Stallion of Glendalough, a reconstructed Viking longship ‘It is the…
Irish Catholic parish records from 1740-1880 now on-line
Brilliant news for anyone interested in researching their Irish family roots. The entire collection of Catholic parish register microfilms held by…
Bronze Age sword found in a Co. Meath Bog
A Middle bronze Age ‘rapier’ blade has been discovered at a bog in Rossan, Co. Meath. It was identified on…
Medieval houses found at Tullyhogue fort, Co. Tyrone
Archaeologists from Queen’s University have uncovered the foundations of a number of medieval houses at Tullyhogue fort, Co. Tyrone, which…
Spanish Armada Cannons found in Co. Sligo
Very interesting news from Co. Sligo where archaeologists working for the National Monuments Service have uncovered artefacts relating to a…
