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Archaeology Ireland Magazine
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Established in 1987, Archaeology Ireland magazine is Ireland’s leading archaeology magazine, published quarterly.
Editor: Grace O'Keeffe
Subscriptions can be taken out here: https://archaeologyireland.ie/
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In Archaeology Ireland (Summer 2015), Nora White, Gary Devlin & Fionbarr Moore explored 3D recording of ogham inscriptions.

Now you can explore the ogham stone at Kilmalkedar Church in high-resolution 3D via The Discovery Programme.

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Kilmalkedar Ogham Stone (RGB) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Kilmalkedar Ogham Stone (RGB) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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BUILDINGS ARCHAEOLOGY BURSARY 2026
The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its annual bursary scheme for a one-year
course in buildings archaeology [email protected]

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#ATU #BuildingsArchaeology #ClimatEireitage
The front of the poster describing the Buildings Archaeology Bursary Scheme 2026. It states that The National Monuments Service is delighted to invite applications for its bursary scheme for a one-year course in buildings archaeology skills at Atlantic Technological University. Is the course for me? The Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Level 7) mixes theory and practice to introduce you to Ireland’s rich built heritage and will teach you new skills in historic building recording and conservation. It will comprise three modules (mostly taught online, two hours per week) taught over one academic year, commencing September 2026. There will be four consecutive days of in-person practicals in November 2026 at Atlantic Technological University’s Sligo campus. The back of the poster describing the Buildings Archaeology Bursary Scheme 2026. It states: Am I eligible to apply? You must have an existing Level 6 qualification, or the equivalent in professional experience in archaeology, built heritage conservation or a related discipline. You must also be practicing in Ireland, working as a professional archaeologist or in other related disciplines (for example, architects and engineers) in the private/commercial sector. Are there formal exams? There will be no formal exams. Instead, all three modules (15 credits, NFQ Level 7) will have two pieces of assessment, a combination of online tests, essays and building reports. Whats costs does the bursary cover? The bursary covers all course fees, as well as an additional direct payment of €500 to assist with attendance expenses for on-campus in person practicals. How do I apply for the bursary scheme? Please send an email titled ‘Expression of Interest in NMS Bursary’ to the ATU Programme Coordinator and the National Monuments Service, as below: ATU Programme Coordinator Shirley Markley Shirley.markley@atu.ie NMS Archaeologist Cóilín Ó Drisceoil National Monuments Service Coilin.ODrisceoil@housing.gov.ie Deadline for expression of interest and completed ATU application is 6pm, Friday 12 June 2026. It is essential that the ATU application is completed at least ONE WEEK in advance of the NMS Bursary deadline to ensure processing by ATU Sligo. How are bursaries awarded? A total of ten bursaries is available. ATU will manage the selection criteria according to its approved systems. If there is oversubscription to this bursary scheme by eligible candidates, places will be selected randomly. Where can I find more information on the course? Learn more at ATU/Certificate-in-Buildings-Archaeology-Blended or scan the QR code on the bottom right.
February 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Looking forward to the IPMAG conference in Waterford this weekend!

'Death & Superstition in Post-Medieval Ireland.'

Organised by IPMAG with Waterford Treasures and supported by the National Monuments Service. .

Full conference programme available here:
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IPMAG Conferences — IPMAG
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February 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Almost a hundred new animal species that survived a mass extinction event half a billion years ago have been discovered in a small quarry in China! (via CBS news).

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New animal species that survived mass extinction event half a billion years ago found in a quarry in China
The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our planet's history.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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In the current issue of Archaeology Ireland (Winter 2025):

Roisin O’Droma and Niamh Millward explore early modern Dublin through cesspit evidence from Capel Street—using plant and insect remains to reconstruct diet and daily life.
January 23, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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A remarkable display of the Aurora Borealis over Brú na Bóinne last night.

While prehistoric monuments were not built to anticipate aurorae, the skies above them were deeply meaningful places. These ideas are explored in Archaeology Ireland Heritage Guide No. 82: Solar Alignments.
January 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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The Swinford Torc — a provenance ‘cold case’

In the current issue of Archaeology Ireland (Vol. 39, No. 4), Michael Brabazon re-examines the Swinford Torc, exploring questions of origin, discovery and context — and how provenance research can reshape our understanding of iconic Irish artefacts.
The Swinford Torc, as featured in the current issue of Archaeology Ireland. Image courtesy of The British Museum.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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In the current issue of Archaeology Ireland, Maedbh McEvoy reviews 'An Irish Civil War Dugout: Tormore Cave, County Sligo' by Marion Dowd, Robert Mulraney & James Bonsall—a multidisciplinary study revealing how dugouts shaped Civil War tactics and memory.

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Cover image of An Irish Civil War Dugout: Tormore Cave, County Sligo, published by Archaeopress.
December 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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A knitted cap doesn’t look extraordinary—until you try to make one!
In this current issue of Archaeology Ireland Ryan Daniel Koenig reconstructs the sixteenth-century Ballybunion knitted cap, revealing the immense skill, time and embodied knowledge behind what was once everyday clothing.
A reconstruction of the Ballybunion knitted cap, together with an image of the author, Ryan Daniel Koenig, sporting the hat itself.
December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Landscapes with Lineage (TII Heritage Series, vol. 16) presents the results of archaeological investigations along the Kildare section of the M9, revealing 97 previously unknown sites and almost 9,000 years of human activity. Congratulations to all involved!
Inside the Landscapes with Lineage Book Launch | Irish Heritage & Archaeology Event
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December 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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@archiremag.bsky.social thank you for including the Knock Iveagh book in your reviews.
Honoured !
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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The Heritage Guide that accompanies the Winter 2025 issue of Archaeology Ireland is on 'Kilmallock: A Walled Town in Limerick'.
The Heritage Guides are a brilliant series which are free to subscribers and also available to purchase separately from wordwellbooks.com.
The cover of the Heritage Guide, a supplement to Archaeology Ireland, in the Winter 2025 issue. This Heritage Guide is on 'Kilmallock: A Walled Town in Limerick.'
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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A beautiful new limited edition book on the Spanish Armada in Ireland is available now at wordwellbooks.com. This stunning book is a collaboration between @nationalmons.bsky.social, the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Real Academia de la Historia.
December 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Just out- the Winter 2025 edition of @archiremag.bsky.social with lots of interesting articles and my ‘Reading the urns’ on the idea of solar-powered pots and urns in need of understanding. Just in time for #wintersolstice2025
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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The amazing 'Words on the Wave' project from the National Museum of Ireland has been shortlisted for the Current Archaeology research project of the year.

To read more about it and cast your vote, all the details are here!
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Research Project of the Year 2026 – Nominees - Current Archaeology
This has been another exceptional year for archaeological research. The following are some of the most exciting projects to have featured in CA over the last 12 months – the nominees for Research Proj...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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We were delighted to hear that 'Baltinglass and the Prehistoric Hillforts of Ireland' has been shortlisted in the Book of the Year category in the Current Archaeology Awards!

Voting for the awards is live now at www.archaeology.co.uk/vote and voting is open to everyone!
cover image of Baltinglass and the Prehistoric Hillforts of Ireland, published by Wordwell, featuring an aerial photo of a hillfort in Baltinglass, Wicklow.
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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📹WATCH BACK from the 8th Annual @NationalMons Conference
#WithinWithout2025 The Archaeology of Partitions
'Behind the façade: materiality, craft and display at the Provost’s House'
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Dr. Melanie Hayes - Within Without – The Archaeology of Partitions
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December 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Lovely piece on the bones of the European wildcat found in Glencurran Cave, Co. Clare, dated to +5,500 years ago, covered by RTE today.

The research on this is by Dr Marion Dowd (ATU), and published in the latest edition of the Journal of Irish Archaeology.

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Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago
The first directly dated wildcat bones found in Ireland have been identified, confirming that the species inhabited the island more than 5,500 years ago.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
Cover image of 'Ceramics for the Home during the Celtic Revival', a new book by Aisling Molloy, featuring a series of ceramic vases from the National Museum collection in striking colours against a white background.
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Very excited to see the cover of the latest edition of Archaeology Ireland, Winter 2025! Featuring wonderful pieces, from the Ballybunion knitted cap to the Swinford Torc, and many more. In the shops or, for subscribers, in your letterboxes next week.
Cover design of the Winter 2025 edition of Archaeology Ireland
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Families Join us for an Open Day: Words on the Wave – Ireland & St. Gallen exhibition
🗓️ Sat 4 Oct | 11.00–16.00
📍 NMI, Kildare St
Talks: Maeve Sikora (11:30), Dr Ó Riain (12:30), Prof Ó Cróinín (14:30)
Take part in free Workshops & handle replica artefacts
🎟️ Free admission
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An Incipit (opening letter) with two birds from the St. Gallen manuscript Priscian Institutiones Grammaticae, Cod. Sang 904, p. 25. © Stiftsbibliothek St Gallen.
September 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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📹WATCH BACK from the recent 8th Annual @NationalMons Conference
#WithinWithout2025 The Archaeology of Partitions
'Inside, outside and through town walls: urban–rural relationships in late medieval Ireland'
by Dr Margaret Murphy
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#HeritageIreland2030
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Dr. Margaret Murphy - Within Without – The Archaeology of Partitions
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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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JOHN BRADLEY MEMORIAL WEEKEND
October 31 @ 5:00 pm – November 1 @ 5:00 pm GMT
Join the Kilkenny Archaeological Society for the Annual John Bradley Memorial Weekend. This year’s theme is William Robertson, (1770-1850) Kilkenny’s First Architect.
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Make Your Thursdays Count!
Looking for something different after work?
🕔 The National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street is open late on Thurs 11 & 18 Sept until 8 PM.
✨ Discover the stunning Words on the Wave exhibition
📍 Free entry, no booking needed.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM