Archaeology

Archaeology Content

Humans have occupied Ireland for the past 10,000 years, leaving us with a rich legacy of archaeological monuments and landscapes. We work to conserve this unique archaeological heritage.

Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Events section where you can find out about Archaeology events. Click on the events articles below for more information.

Lunchtime Lectures in association with Friends of Medieval Dublin and Dublin City Council

Lunchtime lecture series exploring seven events that impacted significantly on Medieval Dublin.

 

 

Third Annual Famine Conference

19 & 20th July, Strokestown Park, Co Roscommon- The theme of the conference is 'The Famine Irish: emigration and new lives'

Conference "Power, Prayer & Public Archaeology"

2nd & 3rd July, Trim, Co Meath- A conference in celebration of 750 years since the foundation of the Black Friary

OPW Tara Lecture Series

July- Various lecture series are running throughout the month of July at the Hill of Tara Visitor Centre.

The Burren Rocks Festival

15th-23rd June, Co Clare- The Burren Rocks! takes place in June as part of European Geoparks Network Week

Monument Survey, Hill of Tara, Co. Meath

10th June, Meath- Monument Survey of the Hill of Tara, Co Meath

School of Irish Archaeology Summer Camps

Dublin, July, This year SIA will be running its archaeology summer camp for two weeks again at Harold's Cross NS.