Tag: Sligo
Evidence for prehistoric human dismemberment found at Carrowkeel
A new analysis of bones taken from a century-old excavation at Carrowkeel in County Sligo has revealed evidence of the…
Beneath the Tree: A Violent Death in Early Medieval Sligo
Interesting news from Collooney in Co. Sligo where archaeologists working for Sligo-Leitrim Archaeological Services (on behalf of the National Monuments…
A Fairy Fort: Folklore from Co. Sligo
This Irish folklore account relates to a ringfort in Co. Sligo and is based on information supplied by Mary Brennan…
Spanish Armada Cannons found in Co. Sligo
Very interesting news from Co. Sligo where archaeologists working for the National Monuments Service have uncovered artefacts relating to a…
If you go down to the woods today; a sylvan Trinity Knot in Co. Sligo
I love this piece of woodland art from Co. Sligo. Inspired by ancient Irish designs, Jim McCabe and his family…
Weather Beaten Archaeology: IT Sligo to host new Archaeology Conference
New archaeological sites, uncovered during the winter storms of the last two years, will be the subject of a special…
The Moylough Belt Shrine
Dating from the 8th century AD, the Moylough belt shrine is one of the great treasures of early Ireland. Fashioned…
The Archaeology of Gatherings: Call for Papers
A call for papers has been sent out for The Archaeology of Gatherings conference. This thematic international conference will…
