Archaeology

Archaeological Strategy Plan (ASP)

Endeavouring to be a profession-wide response to the current archaeological crisis, the Archaeological Strategy Plan (ASP) grew out of the Heritage Council's seminar day on the future of archaeology in March 2011.

Summer 2011: Archaeological excavations: blogs and podcasts

Innovative communication on the progress of two archaeological excavations in the Boyne Valley

heritageportal.eu

Heritage Portal is the new web resource for the European cultural heritage community, bringing you news and information about cultural heritage across Europe.

The Tara landscape in a stained glass window as designed by 4th class pupils of Skryne National School

New exhibition of stained galss at the Heritage Council.

Guidelines for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage Project applications for funding from the Environment Fund

An invitation from Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for applications from bodies such as charities, academic institutions. local authorities and professional organisations, for funding in...

The Archaeological Profession in Ireland

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

INSTAR web archive updated with 2010 research projects

INSTAR Web Archive updated with 2010 research projects.

Secrets of Irish medieval fishing site lost as budget cuts bite

One of Europe’s best preserved medieval fishing structures located on the Fergus Estuary in County Clare, will be washed away by tidal flows before archaeologists can reveal its secrets.

3D laser scans of carved stone in Offaly

Featuring Offaly High Crosses, Rahan Monastic site, Graveslabs, Shinrone Glasshouse and Ardara Bridge.

Tirnony Portal Tomb excavation

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has an ongoing excavation at the 5-6,000 year old Tirnony Portal Tomb near Maghera.

Click on the linb below to visit the Northern Ireland Environment Agency archaeology blog for further...

The Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research Programme 2011 is now open for applications

The Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research (INSTAR) Programme 2011 is now open for applications.

Tara audio guide

This audio tour brings you to pagan sanctuaries, along ancient roads, and to a holy well, following in the footsteps of high kings and heroes.

Audio guides to Ireland's hidden heritage at www.ingeniousireland.ie

Ireland – Dig It!

RTÉ 2 Every Day at 5.00p.m. from Monday 20th - Friday 24th September

Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research [INSTAR] Programme web archive launch

The INSTAR web archive is a new database which hosts all research created under the INSTAR Programme since its establishment in 2008. The creation of the database is a step forward in implementing one of INSTAR’s key aims to...

The Rossnaree Archaeological Project Blog

Day-by-day account of the activities of the Rossnaree Archaeological Project 2010.

Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research [INSTAR] Programme 2010

Since beginning in 2008, the INSTAR Grant Programme continues to successfully fund collaborative archaeological research projects under seven diverse thematic areas, such as cultural identity, territories and boundaries &...

Digitally Mapping the Graveyards of North East Galway

Glenamaddy Community Development Company in partnership with Galway County Council and Galway Rural Development.

Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research (INSTAR) Programme Awards

The Heritage Council has announced details of the projects to be grant aided under the Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research (INSTAR) Programme 2009.

The INSTAR Programme is intended to contribute to a better...