Tag: bronze age
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…
A Bronze Age Axe and Leather Sheath from Kildare
The Brockagh axe is one of my favourite artefacts in the National Museum of Ireland. It dates from the Middle…
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…
Archaeologists discover evidence of prehistoric gold trade route between Britain and Ireland
Archaeologists at the University of Southampton have found evidence of an ancient gold trade route between south-west Britain and Ireland….
The Gleninsheen Gold Collar, a Bronze Age Treasure
Nearly three thousand years old, the Gleninsheen collar represents one of the great treasures of the Irish Bronze Age. Fashioned…
A pair of Bronze Age Earrings from Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Although the exact circumstance surrounding the discovery of the Castlerea earrings remains uncertain, it is believed that they were found…
Bronze Age Houses Uncovered in Co. Wexford
Exciting evidence for Bronze Age activity has been uncovered at Drumgood, near Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford. This newly discovered site…
Bronze Age Gold: Treasures from the National Museum of Ireland
A selection of some of the wonderful Bronze Age treasures which are are currently on display at the National Museum…
The Lurgan Canoe, an Early Bronze Age boat from Galway
Over 4000 years old, the Lurgan canoe was discovered in 1901 by Patrick Coen as he worked in a Co….
The Comerford Crown, a Bronze Age gold ‘hat’ from Tipperary
The Comerford Crown is striking gold artefact, whose origins probably lie in the Late Bronze Age. It was discovered in…
