This site was discovered during archaeological testing prior to construction of the new N6 Galway to Ballinasloe road. A post-medieval building was interpreted as a water-powered forge, probably used as a spade mill. The lime kiln at was also post-medieval, with evidence for lim

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This report presents the results of an eight-month excavation of a large, denuded and partly destroyed ringfort in the townland of Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The excavation was undertaken by Eachtra Archaeological Projects for Galway County Council and the National Roads

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This report analyses the individual structures and researches the historical and social background of a clachan settlement, a portion of which was excavated, at Moyveela between 4 March and 12 April 2008. The five buildings and associated features excavated represents part of a l

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This report analyses the individual structures and researches the historical and social background of a small group of buildings in Roevehagh townland which were subject to survey and test excavations. The group included a pair of buildings and a single, similar building, located

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