# Archaeology

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Heritage Ireland: Why you need to see the Copper Coast

Archaeologist Neil Jackman transports us to another batch of wonderful Irish historical gems in Sligo, Dublin – and that incredible southerly Copper Coast.

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Sep 6th 2014, 9:15 AM

Voices

The Trinity Skeletons: The archaeological quest to find out who they were

Medieval human remains found in Dublin city centre have thrown up many questions for archaeologists.

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Aug 24th 2014, 12:00 PM

# heritage ireland

Heritage Week: Here's how to kick off your weekend

In this special edition of our Heritage Ireland series, Neil Jackman takes his pick of Heritage Week events and fun…

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Aug 23rd 2014, 9:15 AM

# Archaeology

Multiple human remains found outside Trinity College

The remains were found during Luas works in mid-July.

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Aug 14th 2014, 3:40 PM

# free to learn

Kilkenny 'pop-up' museum lets you uncover Ireland's past

The project will run in the Parade in Kilkenny city today.

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Aug 14th 2014, 8:10 AM

# hidden history

Heritage Ireland: The lonely Kilkenny cave that witnessed a massacre of 1,000 people

Dunmore Cave has a chilling tale to tell visitors.

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Aug 9th 2014, 9:45 AM

# dem bones dem bones

The mystery of the 6,500-year-old skeleton found in a museum basement

The skeleton, nicknamed Noah, is believed to be of a muscular man who was at least 5’8″ tall.

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Aug 9th 2014, 7:30 AM

# hidden history

Heritage Ireland: The oldest lighthouse still in use in the world

Let archaeologist Neil Jackman lead you through the amazing past and present of Hook Lighthouse as well as trips to a major ancient monastery and Georgian splendour.

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Jul 26th 2014, 9:45 AM

Voices

The road to Petras: Why I gave up my job and became an archaeologist

In my mid twenties, I began to yearn for a change. A recurring voice at the back of my head kept whispering about the possibility of another path.

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Jul 20th 2014, 12:00 PM

# hidden history

Heritage Ireland: Who is this man with the frightfully fancy tomb?

Archaeologist Neil Jackman brings us on a round tower with a view and a fantastically flamboyant neo-gothic mansion.

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Jul 12th 2014, 9:15 AM

# heritage ireland

Digging Tlachtga: Discovering secrets from Ireland's past

Archaeologist Neil Jackman with the final part of his three-part series on the momentous dig on the ancient site of Tlachtga in Meath.

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Jun 14th 2014, 9:15 AM

# heritage ireland

Digging Tlachtga: Getting into the trenches with Ireland's past

Archaeologist Neil Jackman with part two of his three-part series on the momentous dig on the ancient site of Tlachtga in Meath.

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May 31st 2014, 9:15 AM

# Lia Fáil

The famous standing stone on the Hill of Tara was vandalised last night

The criminal damage has been widely condemned today.

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May 29th 2014, 3:20 PM

# heritage ireland

Dig this: How we plan to get to heart of one of Ireland's most mysterious sites

The first in a series of three articles which follows the discoveries being made at Tlachtga – one of Ireland’s most enigmatic archaeological sites.

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May 17th 2014, 9:45 AM

# Saved

Kilkenny 'heritage houses' are not Medieval, but the council are still going to keep them

Two archaeological reports were carried out on the houses which are near a road development.

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May 8th 2014, 8:40 PM

# take a walk

Heritage Ireland: Discovering the ancient Slí Mhór among the bluebells

Archaeologist Neil Jackman guides us through an ancient roadway that traversed Ireland, a fine medieval priory and an intriguing hermit cell hidden in a church.

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May 3rd 2014, 9:45 AM

# piss easy

Man discovers ancient Chinese relic while peeing by the roadside

But peeing outside is STILL rude, OK?

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May 1st 2014, 6:00 PM

# History

Heritage Ireland: 3 amazing sites to see this Easter weekend

Lovely Doneraile Park, ancient Derrynaflan and iconic Clonmacnoise – archaeologist Neil Jackman guides you through these magical sites.

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Apr 19th 2014, 9:45 AM

# Archaeology

Houses to be knocked - because they're not medieval

Experts found that the front and rear walls of the two houses date mostly from 1881 and 1908, with no evidence they date to medieval times.

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Apr 18th 2014, 11:01 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: Where was St Brigid's firehouse and why did the flame go out?

This week, archaeologist Neil Jackman guides us through a mysterious and massive Bronze Age complex in Tyrone and medieval treasures in Kildare and Kilkenny.

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Apr 5th 2014, 9:45 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: Were these giant tombs a big show of oneupmanship?

This week, Neil Jackman looks at three off-the-beaten-track places to visit this weekend in Tipperary, Kerry and the Dublin mountains.

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Mar 22nd 2014, 9:15 AM

# boyne valley

Hidden Ireland: From the Boyne flows the story of Ireland

Archaeologist Neil Jackman takes us on a guided tour of the treasures of one of Ireland’s most important historical hotspots.

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Mar 8th 2014, 9:15 AM

# ruined

Heavy rains cause wall and arch collapse in Pompeii

Deterioration in state of ancient Roman site described as “dramatic”.

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Mar 3rd 2014, 2:45 PM

# Kerry

Storm damages 350-year-old fort on Valentia Island

A Cromwellian Fort was damaged in recent storms on the island, with a large section of wall collapsing.

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Feb 8th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Diet

Dine like the Romans? Then try some giraffe legs and sea urchins...

We don’t think it will be the new Atkins.

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Jan 11th 2014, 10:00 AM

# Aztec dog

Mexican archaeologists find Aztec dog skull displayed like a human sacrifice

The dog skull looks like it was displayed on a skull rack usually reserved for the severed heads of captured warriors from rival groups.

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Jan 2nd 2014, 7:00 AM

# walk it off

Hidden Ireland: Where to get in your St Stephen's Day walk

Archaeologist Neil Jackman picks fascinating sites nationwide for a stroll today.

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Dec 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

# seeing by touch

Here's a museum that tells blind visitors: Please touch!

Blind and visually impaired visitors are encouraged to get up close to items during their special tours.

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Dec 8th 2013, 5:30 PM

# heritage ireland

Glorious: See Glendalough in all its autumnal technicolour

This week, Neil Jackman captures the Wicklow site at a point when its beauty is matched only by its archaeological significance.

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Nov 23rd 2013, 9:45 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: Ready to meet Ireland's very first farmers?

This week, archaeologist Neil Jackman is awed by the Neolithic treasures of Lough Gur, as well as a stunning Kerry fort complex and a Galway medieval cathedral.

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Nov 9th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: 3 amazing heritage sites to see this autumn

Archaeologist Neil Jackman leads us through a mystical stone circle in Donegal, an abbey with a bloody past in Mayo and a medieval village in Cork.

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Oct 12th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Kilkenny

Former owner of Kilkenny ‘heritage house’ says delay in demolition ‘wasting taxpayers’ money’

A local group has opposed the plans for a new roadway at the site, claiming that medieval remains should be protected.

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Oct 9th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Hidden Ireland

Hidden Ireland: Have you seen this ancient carving of a hurley and sliotar?

For the All-Ireland hurling replay day that’s in it, check out that historic gem (in Donegal!) and others in Tipperary and Tyrone as part of Neil Jackman’s bi-weekly series.

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Sep 28th 2013, 9:15 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: 7 reasons to see the amazing Faughan Valley

Highest waterfalls, venerable mansions, ancient tombs, rare bog flora, proud forts of lost chieftains. Head to Co Derry if all that tickles your fancy.

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Aug 31st 2013, 9:45 AM

# history alive

Baby jousting and bog mini-monsters: It's Heritage Week

Free events around the country have been introducing every age to the hidden treasures in their locality.

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Aug 20th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Peru

Drones not just for spying - they spot ancient ruins too

The spy craft are not just being used in war and military surveillance – in Peru, they are studying ancient ruins.

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Aug 18th 2013, 5:30 PM

# Heritage Week

Hidden Ireland: Heritage Week and the treasures of Waterford

As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman focuses on the historical gems of Waterford – and what you can see in Heritage Week, kicking off today!

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Aug 17th 2013, 9:15 AM