Abarta Heritage

02/12/2024

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In this edition, we visit Caherconree, a true place of legends, and a spectacular mountain top site offering spectacular views.

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Make your Mondays Monumental with Tuatha and Abarta Heritage! In this week's edition of our FREE newsletter we're feeling adventurous as we take a trip to the remote but spectacular Caherconree – a truly monumental site on the Di**le Peninsula.

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27/11/2024

Irish Hillforts are some of our largest monuments, though until recently, they remained relatively enigmatic.

In recent years, Dr James O’Driscoll has started to uncover their story, and he tells us all about it in our latest episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast!

You can find Amplify Archaeology on all the usual podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and more, or on our website at the link below:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/irish-hillforts-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

25/11/2024

In our newsletter this week we take a trip through the Ring of Kerry to explore Loher Stone Fort. Discover its story by checking your inboxes!

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Travel into the past with us as we head to the stunning Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry for this week's newsletter! In this edition we explore the story of Loher Stone Fort, an early medieval ringfort with spectacular views over Ballinskelligs Bay.

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18/11/2024

Discover the monumental depth of archaeology and history of Knowth in this week's . Plus, find out details about this month's with Dr. Kerri Cleary where we will be learning even more about this megalithic marvel.

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In this week’s newsletter with Abarta Heritage we head up to the famous Boyne Valley in County Meath, to visit the megalithic cemetery at Knowth. Check your inboxes to discover its truly monumental story!

Also, find out how to join us for our next lecture with Dr. Kerri Cleary in an event celebrating the archaeology and history of this incredible monument.

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17/11/2024

Fancy a ? Take an audio trip through the Curragh of Kildare, one of Ireland's most iconic landscapes.

Hear the Story of the Curragh with this free audio book that delves into the archaeology, history, folklore, biodiversity and sporting legacy of this remarkable place. From how the Curragh was created, to tales about those associated with it including the legendary Fionn MacCumhaill, Saint Brigid, the famous prizefighter Dan Donnelly, and hear the tragic tale of the bloody massacre at the Gibbet Rath in 1798.

It all awaits you in the Story of the Curragh audio book!

You can listen to the audio book as a podcast on your favourite podcast platform like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Acast and more. Simply search for Abarta Heritage to Discover the Stories of Ireland. Or listen to it directly on our website: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/the-story-of-the-curragh-of-kildare-audiobook/

11/11/2024

Take a trip into the past with our free newsletter with Tuatha! This week we head to Creevelea in County Leitrim to discover a beautifully well-preserved Franciscan friary.

Every week we explore a different site from across Ireland, so if you're interested in Irish archaeology, history and heritage, then our free Monument Monday newsletter is for you!

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Check your inboxes! You won't want to miss this week's newsletter. First we take a trip to Creevelea Friary, County Leitrim, to explore the stories that have shaped this interesting and atmospheric site.

Plus! We have a very special invite for everyone on our mailing list to join us for our next – an online AND in-person lecture, in partnership with the Royal Irish Academy.

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04/11/2024

Don't forget to read our newsletter this evening! This week we've travelled to the fertile fields of south Carlow to learn more about the long and fascinating history of Aghaboe Abbey.

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Need a boost of archaeology, history and heritage to start your week? In today's edition of our free newsletter we take a trip back in time to visit Aghaboe Abbey, to discover the story of this beautiful site set in the quiet, low-lying landscape of south Laois.

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01/11/2024

New episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast!

An elegant historic house, once owned by the famous Guinness Family, proudly stood in part of what is now known as St Anne’s Park. The building was destroyed by fire in the 1940s, before being completely demolished in the 1960s.

However, a dynamic community archaeology project has been underway to help to uncover its story. The dig includes members of the local community who work alongside experienced archaeologists.

Excavation director James Kyle tells us all about it in our latest episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast!

You can find Amplify Archaeology on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and all the usual places. As well as on our website where you can also find shownotes and links here:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/community-archaeology-at-st-annes-park-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

Archaeology and Built Heritage St. Anne's Park Community Archaeology Dublin City Council

31/10/2024

We were delighted to work on creating this Story Map with Dublin Mountains Partnership and Coillte as part of the Dublin Mountains Archaeology Project. This Story Map provides information about archaeology sites waiting to be explored in the Dublin Uplands.

Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology is an initiative of dlr Heritage Events South Dublin County Council and Dublin Mountains Partnership with support from The Heritage Council and is managed by Archaeology and Built Heritage and us.

A brief guide to the archaeology of the Dublin Uplands.

30/10/2024

There are still some places available for this talk tonight at 6.30 pm in Tallaght Library by archaeologist Wayne Malone. This talk will be ISL interpreted.

It is part of the Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology Project, an initiative of dlr Heritage Events South Dublin County Council and Dublin Mountains Partnership

To book your place, click the link below!

Beautiful shot capturing the Dublin mountains landscape and the passage tombs of Seahan Abarta Heritage.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow evening at (Tallaght Library 6.30pm) where we will be talking about prehistoric sites such as Seahan. ISL interpreted https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-mountains-community-archaeology-evening-talk-tickets-1046782162627

29/10/2024

If you're around South Dublin, you're very welcome to attend a talk on the archaeology of the Dublin Mountains tomorrow evening in Tallaght Library. The talk will be ISL interpreted. More details and a link to sign up in the original post below 👇

Beautiful shot capturing the Dublin mountains landscape and the passage tombs of Seahan Abarta Heritage.

Don't forget to join us tomorrow evening at (Tallaght Library 6.30pm) where we will be talking about prehistoric sites such as Seahan. ISL interpreted https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-mountains-community-archaeology-evening-talk-tickets-1046782162627

28/10/2024

Check your inbox for today's historical Halloween highlights in our free newsletter!

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We have a special Halloween edition of our free newsletter with Abarta Heritage today!

Check your inbox as we visit three macabre monuments that have a supernatural story! 💀

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27/10/2024

Halloween approaches, the shadows are lengthening and nights are drawing in. It's just the season to meet some of the inhabitants of Athlone's Abbey Graveyard in our free audiobook: The Unsilent Stones.

This immersive audiobook was produced with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, written by Damian Shiels and Neil Jackman, and performed by a brilliant cast of Irish actors, who tell tales of life and death in Athlone across millennia.

You can find the Unsilent Stones on your favourite podcast platform, or free on our website:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/the-unsilent-stones-audiobook/

21/10/2024

Uncover the fascinating archaeology, history and legends of Monaincha Abbey in County Tipperary in this week's newsletter. Out now, in your inboxes!

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Are you ready for the latest edition of our newsletter with Abarta Heritage? This week we're heading to Tipperary to explore the enigmatic site of Monaincha Abbey. This is a place associated with fantastical tales, and with some really wonderful Romanesque architecture to discover too.

Learn more about this site in today's newsletter, and to find out about our latest course on early medieval Ireland too!

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20/10/2024

Looking for a ? Discover the historic town of Rathangan in County Kildare with this free audio guide, produced in conjunction with Rathangan Tidy Towns.

Rathangan lies on the edge of the vast Bog of Allen and on the banks of the River Slate and the Grand Canal. The town developed in the shadow of a great ringfort, and it has a long and fascinating history with stories about ancient Irish tribes, the Norman conquest and the 1798 rebellion.

You can find this audio guide as a podcast on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Spotify, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Acast and wherever you usually enjoy your podcasts. Simply search for Abarta Heritage to Discover the Stories of Ireland! Or head to our website: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/rathangan-audio-guide/

17/10/2024

We were delighted to work on this publication with Sara Nylund Illustration and Graphics, Professor Jo Brück - UCD School of Archaeology and Dr Damian Shiels - Irish in the American Civil War with support from National Monuments Service - Archaeology. We hope this publication will be useful for anyone interested in this fascinating time period.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of new guidance document 'Researching and Protecting the Archaeological Heritage of the Easter Rising, War of Independence and Civil War' with the support of National Monuments Service funded by the Irish Research Council (IRC).

Written by Prof. Joanna Brück, UCD School of Archaeology, and Dr Damian Shiels, Irish in the American Civil War, designed by Abarta Heritage, the guidance is for anyone interested in learning about the material heritage of Ireland’s revolutionary period including community and heritage groups, and professionals in the planning and heritage sectors.

It sets out the some of the rich research resources now available, considers the benefits and challenges of researching this topic, and explores ways of presenting revolutionary sites and landscapes to the public.

http://hdl.handle.net/10197/26964

National Museum of Ireland, The Heritage Council, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, University College Dublin, Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

16/10/2024

This is an excellent opportunity to hear more about the range of archaeology in the Dublin Mountains from archaeologist Wayne Malone. Places are limited, so click the link below to book your place.

Join us for a free DMCA evening talk on the Archaeology of the Dublin Mountains, Wednesday, 23rd October, 6.30pm @ Dundrum Library. This talk is ISL interpreted. Places are limited so please book a place here. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-mountains-community-archaeology-evening-talk-tickets-1046717509247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dublin Mountains Community Archaeology is an initiative of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, South Dublin County Council and Dublin Mountains Partnership with support from the Heritage The Heritage Council and is managed by Abarta Heritage and Archaeology and Built Heritage

14/10/2024

The latest edition of our free newsletter with Tuatha is out now! Check your inboxes to discover the story of Cahermore Fort, a beautiful stone fort set within the heritage-rich landscape of the Burren.

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Kickstart your week with some incredible archaeology! In this week's edition of our FREE newsletter, we travel to the Burren to discover more about the long and fascinating history of Cahermore Fort.

Make sure to check your inboxes for this week's newsletter as we've also dropped an event link for this month's webinar with Dr Michelle Comber! Dr Comber will be joining us on Wednesday the 30th of October to the latest discoveries from excavations of a high status cashel at Caherconnell, close to Cahermore. The event is free to attend, but places are limited!

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