Over the Spring and Summer of 2003 archaeological excavations along the proposed route of the N4 Sligo Inner Relief Road & County Extension (N4 SIRR) opened a fascinating window onto the prehistoric landscape of the Cúil Irra peninsula, revealing evidence of settlement stretching
archaeology | excavation (sites) | henge
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Dundalk is a beautiful place. The bay and harbour sweep in from the Irish Sea, overlooked by the south-facing slopes of the Cooley Mountains, Black Mountain and Slieve Gullien. Castletown-Dundalk nestles in a sheltered spot on the ancient Gap of the North/Great North Road (rou
archaeology | excavation (sites) | henge
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In recent years, there has been much public and media debate over the perceived impact of the planned M3 Clonee to North of Kells Road Scheme on the Hill of Tara—the internationally famous archaeological complex situated on this hilltop in County Meath. However, less well
archaeology | site investigation | geophysical surveys
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The discovery of a female burial, accompanied by three copper-alloy toe-rings, was made during excavations in Rath townland in County Meath.1 The site was located 0.5 km north of Ashbourne on either side of and adjacent to the current N2 road to Derry (Illus. 1).The excavation wa
archaeology | excavation (sites) | burials
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Skeletons are considered to be unequivocal symbols of death, but the scientific analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological excavations offers unique and extremely valuable insights into the lives of past populations. Excavations in the townland of Johnstow
archaeology | burials | human remains
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