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17/02/2025

In today's edition of our free newsletter, we head to the beautiful Blue Stack Mountains of County Donegal, to visit an atmospheric place of pilgrimage associated with one of Ireland's most famous saints.

If you'd like to learn a little more about Ireland's incredible archaeology, or if you fancy some weekly inspiration about story-filled places to visit, do sign up for our free newsletter: https://www.tuatha.ie/newsletter/

15/02/2025

Community groups all over Ireland can apply to join The Heritage Council Adopt a Monument scheme. If selected for the scheme, the group will receive advice, mentoring and guidance on how to get involved in the care and conservation of the monument. For more information about the application process, please click here:
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/aam

https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/1727099/applications-sought-in-donegal-for-the-heritage-councils-adopt-a-monument-scheme.html

The Adopt a Monument scheme offers communities expertise, mentoring and support to help them to care for their local heritage

13/02/2025

Fantastic to see The Heritage Council Adopt a Monument scheme feature in many of the local newspapers. The call for new applicants is out so community groups all over the country can apply to 'adopt' a local monument that they would like to know more about. More details about the scheme can be found here: https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/aam



https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/local-news/1727164/get-involved-in-kildare-with-the-heritage-councils-adopt-a-monument-scheme.html

Dunmanoge Church and Graveyard in Kildare was ‘adopted’ by the Castledermot Local History Group in 2022 and they have been working with conservation experts since then

12/02/2025

There are still some places left for the upcoming Dublin Mountains Archaeology Webinar with archaeologist Neil Jackman which will take place on Wednesday, February 19th, at 7:30 p.m.

To register for your place, click on the link below!

Discover more about the archaeology and stories of the Dublin Mountains.

11/02/2025

Adopt a Monument is now accepting applications from community groups interested in getting involved in caring for, conserving, and promoting a local monument. The programme offers expert support, mentoring, and guidance.

To apply, click here; https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/aam

Is there a much-loved monument in your area that deserves some care and attention? Would you like to uncover its stories and help protect it for future generations?

Our Adopt A Monument programme is now open for applications from community groups to join. The programme offers expert support, mentoring, and guidance to help your community care for and celebrate a local monument.

Don't miss this chance to be a guardian of your local heritage.
🔗 Apply now at https://ow.ly/3JQt50UXyBE

10/02/2025

Discover the Bronze Age landscapes of the Beara Peninsula and learn more about Derreenataggart Stone Circle in this week's edition of our free newsletter with Tuatha.

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Make your Mondays Monumental with our FREE newsletter where we explore a different Irish heritage site each week.

For this week's edition, we travel to the beautiful Beara Peninsula to discover more about Derreenataggart Stone Circle – a fine example of the Bronze Age ritual landscape of Ireland’s south-west.

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07/02/2025

New Episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast!

Underneath the quiet fields on the headland of Drumanagh in North County Dublin, lies a truly exciting story. This headland is home to one of the most important promontory forts in Ireland, where an innovative community archaeology programme is uncovering connections between Iron Age Ireland and the Roman World. Archaeologist Christine Baker of Fingal Heritage tells us all about it in this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast.

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

Fingal County Council The Heritage Council Events in Fingal

02/02/2025

Fancy a this long bank holiday weekend?

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/

01/02/2025

Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh!

This Brigid's Day, why not take an epic self-guided tour to discover round towers, high crosses and ancient monasteries with this free Kildare Monastic Trail Audio Guide. You can enjoy this audio guide as you explore the ancient monasteries of Kildare or from the comfort of your favourite armchair!

This audio guide was produced by Abarta Heritage on behalf of Kildare County Council.

You can listen to this audio guide as a podcast on your favourite platform. Simply search for Abarta Heritage to Discover the Stories of Ireland. Or head to our website: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/kildare-monastic-trail-audio-guide/

30/01/2025

Great day in Waterford with the Ambassador for Norway Aslak Brun and Synnøve, discussing the shared history of Norway and Ireland and the potential for collaboration at the Woodstown Viking Site.

Norwegian Embassy in Dublin Waterford City and County Council Waterford Treasures National Monuments Service - Archaeology

27/01/2025

In today's edition of our free newsletter with Tuatha we look forward to St Brigid's Day by digging into the story of St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare.

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After the tumult and disruption of stormy weather these last few days, we hope our latest edition of our newsletter will help you start this week with a piece of calm!

With St Brigid's Day just around the corner, we discover more about the historical figure of Brigid and explore the archaeology, history and development of St Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare.

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22/01/2025

What an incredible find by Stephen of Fingal Climate Heritage X. A mesolithic blade, likely dating back around 7,000 years or more!

We were delighted to work with Fingal Heritage and Fingal County Council on the Climate Heritage X Project, that helps to empower communities to monitor, identify and report the impact of climate change on our coastal archaeology.

You can learn more about the project here:
https://www.fingal.ie/fingal-heritage-x-climate

20/01/2025

Join us for our latest edition of ! Our free newsletter with Tuatha highlights Ireland's incredible archaeology.

Discover the best places to visit in Ireland, along with tips for explorers and insights into our work. Sign up for free here:
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In today's edition of our free newsletter with Abarta Heritage, we take a trip to the beautiful county of Sligo to visit an important early monastery, where one of Ireland's literary legends rests under bare Ben Bulben's head.

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21/12/2024

Jump into the archives and listen to the final installment of our Newgrange and the Winter Solstice miniseries.

In this episode, Neil was joined by Professor Gabriel Cooney, one of Ireland’s foremost experts on the Neolithic and chairperson of the Research Committee of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site.

In the podcast they discuss many aspects of Newgrange and the winter solstice, along with its landscape context, Neolithic society in Ireland and what Newgrange can tell us about the connections between Ireland and Europe.

You can find Amplify Archaeology on our website or your favourite podcast platform:
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/newgrange-winter-solstice-with-gabriel-cooney-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

20/12/2024

Continue your Winter Solstice journey with us by listening to Part 4 of our miniseries, Newgrange: Light at the End of the Tunnel.

In this edition Neil was joined by Dr Robert Hensey, author of the excellent book: 'First Light: The Origins of Newgrange'. We had a wide ranging discussion about the concept of time, megalithic art, light and darkness, communication across time and space and what the celebrations at Newgrange might have been like.

Discover this and all of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast episodes on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, Audible and more. Or find Part 4 of the Newgrange and the Winter Solstice miniseries on our website here: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/first-light-at-newgrange-with-robert-hensey-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

19/12/2024

With only a couple of short days left before the Winter Solstice, dig into the archive to discover Part 3 of our Newgrange miniseries.

In this episode,Neil was joined by Dr. Clare Tuffy of the OPW - Office of Public Works and Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth.

Clare worked at Newgrange for more than 30 years, and we discuss her incredible experience at the site and how Newgrange has changed over the years, what it’s like to manage a World Heritage Site, and the magic of the Winter Solstice at Newgrange.

Discover this and all of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast episodes on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, Audible and more. Or find Part 2 of the Newgrange and the Winter Solstice miniseries on our website here: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/winter-solstice-at-newgrange-with-clare-tuffy-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

18/12/2024

As the Winter Solstice edges closer, why not dig into the archives to hear Part 2 of our five-part miniseries on Newgrange and the Winter Solstice!

In this episode, Neil was joined by Dr Jessica Smyth of UCD School of Archaeology. We discussed Jessica’s exciting project 'Passage Tomb People', her first impressions of Newgrange and how that has changed over the years, daily life in Neolithic Ireland, prehistoric landscapes and the value of digging into archives.

Discover this and all of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast episodes on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, Audible and more. Or find Part 2 of the Newgrange and the Winter Solstice miniseries on our website here: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/newgrange-neolithic-ireland-with-jessica-smyth-amplify-archaeology-podcast/

17/12/2024

As the Winter Solstice draws near, why not dig into the archives to hear a chat with Prof Muiris O'Sullivan, to discuss the passage tomb at Knockroe in the Lingaun Valley of County Kilkenny.

We discussed Muiris's important excavations of the tomb and what it revealed about Neolithic Ireland, and we looked at the rich heritage of the Lingaun Valley. Much of that heritage is given context by the Lingaun River being a border, one that separates the great hurling rivals of Kilkenny and Tipperary today – but it may have much more ancient roots than that. As well as ancient borders, we discussed folklore, belief and spirituality, how experimental archaeology can reveal new insights into ancient monuments and much more!

This episode of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast is Part 1 of our five-part miniseries on Newgrange and the Winter Solstice. Discover them all on your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, Audible and more. Or find them on our website here: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/newgrange-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-with-muiris-o-sullivan-amplify-archaeology-podcast/