Irish Archaeology’s Photograph Competition 2014
The annual Irish Archaeology.ie photo competition is open once more for entries. Last year’s competition was very successfully and we…
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 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…
Traditional thatched cottages, Kilmore Quay, Wexford
Today I spent a lovely morning in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford. This picturesque fishing village is famous for its thatched…
The Rock of Dunamase, Co. Laois
From the top of a large limestone outcrop in county Laois, the imposing fortress at the Rock of Dunamase dominates the surrounding…
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…
The Archer-Butler luck stone
Originally owned by the Butler family of Granvilla, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary, this small amulet was traditionally used to protect…
