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Explore Ireland with us! Visitor guides, itineraries, courses, events — created by archaeologists for people who really want to get under the skin of Ireland. Start your Irish archaeological adventure: https://www.tuatha.ie/ (pics all our own work)

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · Nov 16

Hello! We're brand new to Bluesky!

We are a small company based in Clonmel, Tipperary. We're archaeologists who are focused on helping people to discover some of Ireland's wonderful ancient monuments and historic landscapes.

So if you're interested in Irish heritage, please do give us a follow!

An aerial view of the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary. A complex of medieval ecclesiastical buildings set on a prominent rock outcrop.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 18h

Will DM

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Happy to have a chat about SEO etc if it would be helpful.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 18h

What platform are they built on do you know?

Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 19h

Ah thank you! I was looking for the site earlier, but I couldn't recall the name and google wasnt helping.

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'Prayer Stone’ • Inis Mór

This small stone was found at Temple Breccan on Inis Mór. The stone bears an Irish inscription:

OR[ÓlT] AR BRAN N AILITHER

'Pray for Bran the Pilgrim'.

It is likely to date to c.8-10th century. You can see it on display in the National Museum of Ireland.

#Ireland

A small round stone with a flat top incised with a cross. It bears an inscription in early Irish

Temple Brecan (also known as the Seven Churches) on Inis Mór, the Aran Islands. The ruins of stone medieval churches underneath a bright blue sky with wisps of white cloud.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 1d

Our free newsletter features historic places to visit in Ireland, along with tips for explorers and insights into our work. You can sign up for free here:
www.tuatha.ie/newsletter/

Newsletter by Tuatha and Abarta Heritage

Discover the best places to visit in Ireland with our Monument Monday series, along with tips for explorers and insights into our work.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 1d

In today's edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, we take a trip to Ray Church, located not far from Falcarragh in County Donegal, to discover the origins of the site and its impressive stone cross!

#Donegal #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #speirgorm

A tall stone cross viewed through the window of a ruined church in Donegal

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 2d

Labbacallee • Cork

Labbacallee is Ireland’s largest example of a wedge tomb.

The name Labbacallee derives from Leaba Chaillí, which can be roughly translated to ‘The Hag’s Bed’.

Archaeologists discovered the remains of an adult woman, a man, and a child. All dating between 2456–1776 BC.

Labbacallee Wedge Tomb under old trees in North Cork

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 4d

Our Roscommon's Historic Heartlands Itinerary is available for all Tuatha Members today!

Not a member yet? Start your archaeological adventure at the link below:
www.tuatha.ie/join/

A collage of historic sites that feature on our Roscommon Itinerary

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 4d

County Roscommon boasts some of the most important archaeological landscapes in Ireland.

Our itinerary features the monumental royal complex at Rathcroghan, along with mighty castles, enigmatic ancient artworks, and much more!

Roscommon Castle viewed across the lake under a blue sky

Medieval carvings of warriors on the side of the tomb of Fedlim Ó Conchobair

The entrance to the cave mouth of Oweynagat, under a hawthorn tree.

A promotional image for our Roscommon's Historic Heartlands itinerary

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 4d

Take an unforgettable journey through time, myth, and legend as you explore the historic heartlands of Roscommon with our latest itinerary.

#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Roscommon #DiscoverIreland

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 4d

What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2

Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle

open.spotify.com

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 4d

That's great! 🔔

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The Bishop's Stone • Fermanagh

This unusual stone sculpture was first recorded by Dorothy Lowry Corry in the graveyard at Killadeas in the 1930s.

He holds a crozier and bell, indicating his status as a bishop or abbot.

It is thought to date to some time around the 8th - 10th century AD.

A carved pillar of stone with a depiction of a face with staring eyes over interlaced design on the front edge, with the side depicting a figure mid stride holding a bishop's crozier and a handbell

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 5d

Standing Stone • Bronze Age • Waterford

The stone stands sentinel overlooking the Nire Valley, as it has for thousands of years.

And as it hopefully will continue to stand for thousands more years still to come.

#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology

A tapering standing stone on a rise overlooking a valley in County Waterford, Ireland.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 6d

It's absolutely not a soft way of saying colonisation in the context of the Ulster Plantation.

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Monea Castle • Fermanagh

This beautifully situated castle was built in 1618 in the Scottish style for Malcolm Hamilton.

It is one of the finest Plantation-era castles in Ulster. Part of the consolidation of English & Scottish settler power following the Nine Years War

#Fermanagh #Castles

An aerial view of Monea Castle overlooking the Fermanagh landscape

A view from a corner tower towards the main part of Monea Castle. The walls of the tower in the foreground had been converted into a dovecote

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 7d

Well worth it! Some experience kayaking back in the dark!

Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 7d

Wonderful couple of days exploring some of the beautiful Fermanagh Lakelands for an upcoming itinerary.

Monastic islands, enigmatic ancient sculpture, castles, and more!

Looking forward to downloading all the images and getting to work to put together the itinerary and new articles.

A man in a red life jacket kneels in front of three of the early carvings at White Island in County Fermanagh

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Aidan O'Sullivan @aidanosullivan.bsky.social · 8d

“Time and tides: archaeological secrets of the Shannon & Fergus estuary mudflats from prehistory to modern times”

Limericks Built Heritage: 8th Series of Exploratory Lectures
Woodlands Hotel, Adare, 8pm, October 1st 2025

Looking forward to this, fond memories of a special place & time in my life

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 8d

Our Monument Monday newsletter features one of our favourite places to visit every week. Sign up for free:
www.tuatha.ie/newsletter/

Newsletter by Tuatha and Abarta Heritage

Discover the best places to visit in Ireland with our Monument Monday series, along with tips for explorers and insights into our work.

www.tuatha.ie

Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 8d

In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a trip to Roscommon to visit a famous castle with a big legacy!

#Ireland #Medieval #Castles #SpéirGhorm

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 10d

Kells Priory is just one of many incredible medieval marvels waiting to be discovered in County Kilkenny.

Explore them with our exclusive itinerary. Available now to all members of Tuatha.

Not a member yet? Visit the link below to start your Irish archaeological adventure!

www.tuatha.ie/join/

A promotional image for our Kilkenny Medieval Marvels itinerary

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Kells Priory • Kilkenny

From a distance, Kells Priory has the appearance of a large castle with high walls and strong towers, but despite its military appearance, it was a place of prayer.

The priory was founded in around c.1193 for the Augustinian canons.

#Ireland #Medieval #DiscoverIreland

Sheep graze in front of a tower at Kells Priory

A view through the gatehouse into Kells Priory

An aerial view of the extensive ruins of the medieval priory at Kells County Kilkenny

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 10d

This ancient tomb also features in the legend of the Second Battle of Moytura. This is where Nuada of the Silver Arm was buried after he was slain by Balor of the Evil Eye.

With such a powerful presence, it's no wonder that such stories have grown up around this magnificent monument.

A closer view of Labby Rock, a megalithic tomb consisting of a large capstone covered in moss and heather, supported by upright stones. A non native wood is planted behind the tomb

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