Tales of Medieval Dublin, lunchtime talks
A quick heads up about the excellent Tales of Medieval Dublin lecture series. Following its successful run in 2010, Dublin City Council and…
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…
On-line RMP database mapping updated
Just a quick post to let everyone know that the on-line RMP database mapping (a list of recorded archaeological monuments) at Archaeology.ie…
Mystery artefact sheds new light on Irish Bronze Age weaving
An unusual prehistoric artefact was recovered during the archaeological excavation of one of a pair of Middle Bronze Age structures…
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….
The School of Irish Archaeology
Just a quick heads up about a new heritage business set up by another recently unemployed archaeologist. Mark Kelly, a…
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…
Mayday and the Celtic festival of Bealtaine
In Ireland Mayday is surrounded by a rich folklore tradition, most of which dates from 19th century. These beliefs give an insight into the mindset of a earlier, more rural Ireland where the spirit world and superstition still prevailed.
