The Helgo Treasure: A Viking Age Buddha
A remarkable collection of religious items sourced from diverse lands was discovered during archaeological excavations on the Swedish island of Helgo….
16th century images of Irish people
A collection of images depicting 16th century Irish people. Although the majority of figures illustrated are soldiers and warriors, there…
The Lismore Drinking-Horn Mount
This unusual and fantastical beast was discovered in Lismore, Co. Waterford during the 19th century. Fashioned out of bronze, it…
Some Irish words with Norse Origins
The year 795 AD saw a new force arrive on the Irish political scene, the Vikings. These seaborne warriors were…
The Irish Rebel and the Ancient Sword
After the Battle of New Ross in 1798 an ancient blade was prised from the hands of a dead rebel…
A Satirical Chamberpot from 18th century Dublin
In the late 18th century an English writer, Richard Twiss caused consternation in Ireland when his book, ‘A Tour in…
The River Liffey, its ancient name
Although now called the Liffey[i], in ancient times Dublin’s famous river was known by a different name, An Ruirthech. This…
Traces of the Past Exhibition, Portumna, Co. Galway
A new and very interesting looking exhibition, Traces of the Past, is taking place in Co. Galway during the month…
Pangur Bán
Pangur Bán is probably the most famous surviving poem from Early Ireland[i]. Composed by an Irish monk sometime around the 9th…
An Ancient Stone Fort on the Dingle Peninsula: Cathair na BhFionnúrach
Located in the shadow of Mount Brandon and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Cathair na BhFionnúrach is situated on the very…
