Archaeology

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.

Tuckmill

Late 18th century mill, Tuckmill Lower, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow. (Mary Teehan)

Doons Hill Fort

Aerial photo of hill fort at Doons, Co. Leitrim. (T. Kahlert (eyeflight) and T. Kymannow)

Oghil Fort

Eochla stone fort, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway (DoEHLG Photographic Unit)

Bishop's Palace

Archaeological excavations in progress at Bishop’s Palace, Kilkenny City (Ian Doyle)

Skellig Michael

Visitors to the Skellig Michael World Heritage Site off the Kerry coast (Ian Doyle)

Modern Excavations

Modern archaeological excavations in progress (Ian Doyle)

High Cross

High Cross and church at Lorrha, Co. Tipperary (Caimin O’Brien)

The ‘Black Castle’

The ‘Black Castle’ at Castlepoint, Co. Cork (Markus Casey)

Eighteenth-century tombstone

Tombstone from Castletown area, Co. Tipperary (Caimin O’Brien)

Rundale Farming

Fawnglass, Clare Island, Mayo (Cambridge University Collection of Aerial Photographs)

Newgrange

The passage tomb at Newgrange after conservation work (DoEHLG Photographic Unit)

Inis Mór

Eochla stone fort, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway (DoEHLG Photographic Unit)

Priory of Kells

The medieval Augustinian priory of Kells, Co. Kilkenny (Ian Doyle)

Gallery

Here is a selection of images collected during our Archaeological work and initiatives. We will be adding new galleries to the site as often as possible.

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Education
  • Museums & Archive
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine
  • Recreation
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Irish Walled Towns
  • County Heritage Services
  • Planning
 

HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

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ARCHAEOLOGY NEWS

Historic Landscape Characterisation: Policy and Best practice guidance

Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) is concerned with identifying the contribution of the past to the landscape as it exists in the present.

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ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS

Walks and Talks on Hill of Tara

Wednesday 21st-Wednesday 28th of July

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ARCHAEOLOGY PUBLICATIONS

Guidelines for the Care, Conservation and Recording of Historic Graveyards in Co. Waterford

There are over 100 historic graveyards in County Waterford and this publication identifies the issues relating to their care, conservation and recording while providing advice on best practice in these areas.

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