Tag: 17th century
Archaeologists uncover one of Derry City’s earliest buildings
Archaeologists working in Derry have uncovered the partial remains of a building, which pre-dates the walled city and is believed…
Lost and Found: Excavations at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
Archaeologist Alva Mac Gowan describes the recent exciting discoveries at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. On Friday the 19th of September I…
The death of an elephant, Dublin, 1681
I stumbled across a curious 17th century account of an elephant in Dublin city recently. Yes, you read right, an…
