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Ulster Archaeological Society
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The Ulster Archaeological Society aims to promote the involvement of the public in local archaeological activity across Ulster. We hold regular lectures & publish the Ulster Journal of Archaeology.

Find out more at www.qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/
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Our December lecture will be on Monday 15th December at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy.

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Our December lecture will be on Monday 15th December at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy.

#IrishArchaeology

@mythicalireland.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Our December lecture will be on Monday 15th December at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy.

#IrishArchaeology

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December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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It’s Day 4 of the Advent Calendar and we’re digging into the archaeology of Ireland! Learn more about Prehistoric sites, Medieval pottery production and more, and enjoy 50% off all five books included with code ADVENT04 at checkout ➡️ bit.ly/44rFZta
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December 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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HERoNI kindly hosted an after-hours workshop on HERoNI’s collections and resources for some of our members on 20th November. Our thanks to the HED staff (especially Bronagh Murray) for having us!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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For #StandingStoneSunday #Stunday... The Stone Circle that surrounds Clogherny Wedge Tomb, Tyrone, Ireland
This site is in wild boggy uplands - Beware
Image: 2015
#IrishArchaeology #Archaeology #Neolithic #Megalithic #Photography #Infrared #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Art #BlueSky #EastCoastKin #Tyrone
November 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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UAS was well represented at the Archaeological Achievement Awards on Friday night with our newsletter editor Dr Rena Maguire and assistant UJA editor Grace McAllister presenting awards to winners!
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November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Congratulations to John Martin for being highly commended in ‘Public Dissemination or Presentation’ for the Archaeological Achievement Awards on Friday evening!
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November 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Our thanks goes to Dr Marie-Therese Barrett (IAC) for her lecture on Monday! You can watch it on our YouTube at www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg....
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Today's knowledge commons free download "Vikings' Settlements in Ireland Before 1014" (2014) #ireland #vikings #medievalsky #history #archaeology
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November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Our next monthly lecture is tomorrow at 19.30 in-person at Elmwood QUB and online (www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg...). It is titled ‘Drumclay in the 9th Century: From Dates to Daily Life — Reconstructing an Early Medieval Community’ and will be given by Dr Marie Therese Barrett (IAC).
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Our next monthly lecture is on Monday 24th November at 19.30 in-person at Elmwood QUB and online (www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg...). It is titled ‘Drumclay in the 9th Century: From Dates to Daily Life — Reconstructing an Early Medieval Community’ and will be given by Dr Marie Therese Barrett (IAC).
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Our next monthly lecture is on Monday 24th November at 19.30 in-person at Elmwood QUB and online (www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg...). It is titled ‘Drumclay in the 9th Century: From Dates to Daily Life — Reconstructing an Early Medieval Community’ and will be given by Dr Marie Therese Barrett (IAC).
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Our thanks to Bradley Loftus for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Our thanks to Conor Sandford for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Our thanks to John Murphy for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Our thanks to Jordan McClelland for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Our thanks to Dr @dberryman.bsky.social
for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Our thanks to Dr @dendro-aoife.bsky.social for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Our thanks to Dr Marie Therese Barrett of IAC for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Our thanks to Dr Daniel Curley of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Our thanks to David Craig for his lecture at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Our thanks to Prof Eileen Murphy for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

Warning: images of human remains

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November 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Our thanks to Niamh Baker of National Museums NI for her lecture at the Discovery 2025 Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Our thanks to Katy McMonagle of Northern Archaeological Consultancy for her talk at the Discovery 2925! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Our thanks for Dr Heather Montgomery for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM