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History of Ireland Information and Guide
What little is known of pre-Christian Ireland comes from a few references in Roman writings, Irish poetry and myth, and archaeology. The earliest inhabitants, people of a mid-Stone Age, or Mesolithic, culture, arrived sometime after 8000 BC, when the climate had become more hospitable following the retreat of the polar icecaps. About three or four millennia later, agriculture was introduced from the continent, leading to the establishment of a high Neolithic culture, characterised by the appearance of huge stone monuments, many of them astronomically aligned. This culture apparently prospered, and the island became more densely populated. The Bronze Age, which began around 2500 BC, saw the production of elaborate gold and bronze ornaments and weapons. See the Early history of Ireland for a fuller treatment of this period of Irish history. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
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Achill Archaeological Field School
The 2005 Achill Archaeological Field School offers several courses from 1 to 6 weeks duration,commencing in May. Excavation of a megalithic structure and a post-medieval house at the Deserted Village of Slievemore will continue.Academic credit for students is available from NUI-Galway. A training school for students of archaeology, history and related disciplines. Come and 'dig up' history at the Deserted Village this summer. 2005 Brochure now available.,
Contact: Achill Folklife Centre Ltd, Dooagh, Achill Island, County: Mayo, tel: +353 98 43564, fax: +353 98 43595
Megalithic Ireland
A guide to megalithic and early monastic sites I have visited in Ireland including Newgrange and Dowth and also including a section on Irish high crosses.,
Contact: County: Dublin, tel: +353 018214828, fax: +353
Tara - Skryne Valley
Save Tara / Skryne Valley Campaign website. Please help us to save our national heritage. Sign our petition, join our email discussion or print off a flyer. ,
Contact: County: Louth, tel: +3530861699410, fax: +353
The Military Martyrs
A collection of primary sources relating to the early cult (c.AD300-800) of such martyrs as St. Christopher, St. Demetrius, St. George, St. Maurice, and SS. Sergius and Bacchus, with bibliographies and interpretative essays.,
Contact: Dept. of Classics, O'Rahilly Building, UCC, County: Cork, tel: +353-21-4903491, fax: +353
Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
The ancient Stone Age sites of the Boyne Valley explored in the context of archaeology, astronomy, mythology and art.,
Contact: 80 Cedarfield, Donore Road, Drogheda, County: Louth, tel: +353 41 9836100, fax: +353
A History of Athenry
Some articles on the Medieval Town of Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland,
Contact: Carnaun National School, Athenry, County: Galway, tel: +35391844668, fax: +353
Ancient Ireland - Unexplained Mysteries
Mysteries of Ancient Ireland, Read about Newgrange Ireland megalithic site from 3500 BC & similarites with Egypt Pyramids, Antique Map Prints & Pyramid Posters for sale online.,
Contact: 9 Shelton Grove, Dublin, County: Dublin, tel: 0879208149, fax: +353
Industrial Heritage Ireland
Ireland's industrial heritage past is a neglected area of interest. This site attempts to show some of the finer examples of Ireland's industrial heritage.,
Contact: 175 Woodview, Castletown, Celbridge, County: Kildare, tel: +353 86 3605008, fax: +353
Irish Round Towers
High resolution photographs and information for 25 Irish Round Towers. Links to extensive photography on ancient monuments (tombs,stone circles, ogham stones standing stones, etc.), high crosses, churches and castles. Thousands of photos and frequently updated information of sites. ,
Contact: tel: +353, fax: +353
Guide to irish Archaeology
Guide to Irish archaeology and geneaology. Miniature Newgranges. ,
Contact: Ballybeg village, Skeheenarinky, Cahir, County: Tipperary, tel: +353 52 67935, fax: +353
Hill of Tara / M3 motorway blog
Information on the Hill of Tara and the M3 motorway litigation by Vincent Salafia and campaign to save Tara.,
Contact: County: Meath, tel: +353, fax: +353
Thatching
Traditional Thatching specialists. ,
Contact: Sidson Craftworks, Gorteen, Daingean, County: Offaly, tel: +353 0879119401, fax: +353
The Discovery Programme
The Discovery Programme is an archaeological research institution dedicated to investigating Irelands past from earliest times and presenting the results to as wide an audience as possible. Within this site you will find detailed information on the work of the Discovery Programmes projects, past, present and future, and the kinds of technology we use on a day-to-day basis.,
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Archaeology In Ireland:
Archaeology In Ireland: Investigations Of The Celtic High Cross In Clonmacnois,
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Doon Archaeological Nature Peninsula
Doon is an Inland Promontory Fort on Lough Carra with sites from Late Bronze Age enclosed in a spectacular landscape of mountain lake and woodland.,
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Geniet: There is more between heaven and earth
Provides ideas why and how megalithic buildings were erected in Ireland. Archaeoastronomy is part part of this explanation.,
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Castles of Galway
A photographic collection of the many castles, towerhouses, fortified mansions and hall houses to be found in County Galway; complete with a brief historical note on each one.,
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Margaret Gowen & Company, Archaeological Consultants and Project Managers
Reports on archaeological and cultural heritage projects undertaken by the company, as well as information on company services.,
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Bree House
The restoration of a 250yr old thatched Irish farmhouse,The ARCHAEOLOGY and HISTORY of the surrounding area and its flora and fauna,
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Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society
Offaly history research resources, books for sale, family history research, old photographs.,
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Living History Ireland
Photographs of ancient sites in the Irish Landscape, Druids in Ireland; Tipperary & District Historical Society; an Omagh Memoriam; how a historical musical documentary historical street play was researched and produced in County Tipperary; modern sculpture in a Pagan Irish style; Celtic Sun/Moon Calendars Ó; Irish Heraldry.,
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Hermann Geissel's Web Site
This is a personal web site with a special interest in the local history and archaeology of North Kildare. It also contains a wealth of information, mostly pictorial, on archaeological sites and monuments all over Ireland. Some of the text is in German.,
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Archaeological Consultancy Services Ltd
ACS Limited provide a professional archaeological service. We have carried out some of the largest excavations in Ireland.,
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Greg Fewer's Home Page
Home page of Irish/Canadian archaeologist & historian based in County Waterford. Includes articles, autobiographical info and a bibliography.,
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Clare Museum
County museum for Clare, exhibits span 6,000 years. Website is regulary updated with photos, links and research.,
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