Archaeology

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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.

News

Welcome to the News section where you can find out all the latest news about Archaeology from The Heritage Council. Click on the news articles below for more information.

ARCHAEOLOGY FEATURED NEWS

The Archaeological Profession in Ireland

A Workshop on Future Possibilities, March 2011. Findings now available.

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ARCHAEOLOGY EVENTS

Rathcroghan Archaeological Conference - Call for Papers

The Cruachan Aí Centre in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon Ireland is hosting an Archaeological Conference from April 13th – 15th to highlight the important archaeological work carried out in the Rathcroghan area over the past ten years.

ARCHAEOLOGY PUBLICATIONS

Guidance for the Care, Conservation and Recording of Historic Graveyards

Our historic graveyards are places of intense human activity. Along with providing a resting place for our departed and a place of remembrance, graveyards are of immense heritage value as sites of archaeological and...