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20/09/2021
After a long hike people heading back up Croghan Hill yesterday afternoon
19/09/2021
Watch found on wall beside Community Centre after tour today! If it’s yours just pm me and we will get it back to you ...
08/09/2021
Somebody tell Ryan that Fin will be joining us on Sept 16th, our last walking tour of this season!
31/08/2021
Albrecht Dürer's enigmatic drawing shows us what Ireland wore 500 years ago, from the glib haircut to mantle coats
09/08/2021
ACADEMICS from Scotland and Ireland are set to transform our understanding of the ancient Celtic Ogham writing system in a new project.
28/06/2021
‘Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour’
2021 Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour Dates
Book at Oldcroghan.eventbrite.com
Or ring Damian 0860837744
Sunday July 4th 12 noon
Sunday July 25th 12 noon
Sunday August 15th 12 noon
Sunday August 29th 12 noon
Despite lockdowns, isolation, quarantining etc. 2020 saw the launch of the Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour. This is a walking tour on and around Croghan Hill which focuses on the story of Oldcroghan Man, the ancient bog body discovered by chance in 2003 in the shadow of Croghan Hill. The walking tour will begin at Croghan Community Centre (Eircode R35 VR66) at 12 noon on the dates advertised.
Oldcroghan Man
In 2003, peat worker Kevin Barry made an amazing discovery as he was digging a drainage ditch in Clonearl Bog. A 2,000-year-old male torso emerged, perfectly preserved by the bog environment. The finding of such a bog mummy is extremely rare and important and so the State Pathologist and archaeologists moved quickly to examine the body and findspot, and move to have it examined and preserved. Forty experts from 6 countries were involved in the multi-disciplinary team examining the life, death, lifestyle, society, climate and countryside in which this man lived. On the walking tour you can follow in the footsteps across the landscape where this ancient king lived and died. The remains of Oldcroghan man form a central part of the permanent exhibition ‘Kingship and Sacrifice’ on display at the National Museum of Ireland.
Points of Interest on the Walking Tour
On the walking tour, entitled Oldcroghan Man- Triple killing of Kings’ you will explore the fascinating story of the find and preservation of this uniquely-preserved iron age King. The history of the area and of the iron age society in which he lived and died will be explained. On the 5 mile hike on volcanic hillside, country road and bog, you will visit the inauguration site of chieftains and kings of Offaly going back to antiquity and visit the bog where the body of Oldcroghanman was found where it had been sacrificed to a long-forgotten goddess. Along the way you will stand over the site of a passage tomb, see the site of archaeological finds from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. Your guides areDamian Lawlor and Miriam Ryan, who combine a passion for history with local knowledge. As well as the sites mentioned, you will explore the story of Oldcroghan man by exploring the how the bog environment held its secrets for 2000 years, and how the Oldcroghan story fits in with other Irish and European bog bodies.
Join us as we follow the 2000-year-old story of Oldcroghan Man across ancient Volcano, country road and bogland. Great views, beautiful countryside, and a fascinating story going back 2000 years await. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring something to drink. Cost is €12.50 per person and may be booked in advance at the link below.
2021 Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour Dates
Book at Oldcroghan.eventbrite.com
Sunday July 4th 12 noon
Sunday July 25th 12 noon
Sunday August 15th 12 noon
Sunday August 29th 12 noon
Facebook: Oldcroghan man – Triple killing of kings
Instagram: oldcroghan_man_triple_killing
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[email protected]
Call Damian 086 0837744
25/06/2021
Remains with combination of Neanderthal and early human features date back 100,000 years
24/06/2021
2021 Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour Dates
Book at Oldcroghan.eventbrite.com
Or ring 0860837744
Sunday July 4th 12 noon
Sunday July 25th 12 noon
Sunday August 15th 12 noon
Sunday August 29th 12 noon
09/06/2021
2021 Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour Dates
Book at Oldcroghan.eventbrite.com
Or ring 0860837744
Sunday July 4th 12 noon
Sunday July 25th 12 noon
Sunday August 15th 12 noon
Sunday August 29th 12 noon
04/01/2021
Flint Scrapers
https://microsites.museum.ie/BronzeAgeHandlingBox/object-flint.html
01/01/2021
28/12/2020
Life in the midlands 7500 years ago....
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/irish-hunter-gatherers-may-have-become-ill-from-undercooked-fish-1.3587338%3fmode=amp
07/11/2020
This is an excellent series ... really impressive ...
DNA Caillte
This series explores how ground-breaking DNA and scientific research is transforming our understanding of the past. Episode 1, "Bunús" follows a crack team of DNA researchers who uncover the truth about the ancient Irish, from the first hunter-gatherers to the early farmers who migrated from the Middle East. In Episode 2, "Rúin na hUaighe", experts use science and DNA to uncover fascinating evidence of life and death in medieval Ireland. And in Episode 3, "In Aimsir Chogaidh", new scientific evidence shows how extreme weather could have changed the course of Irish history.
https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/?series=DNA%20Caillte&genre=Faisneis
This series explores how ground-breaking DNA and scientific research is transforming our understanding of the past. Episode 1, 'Bunús' follows a crack team of DNA researchers who uncover the truth about the ancient Irish, from the first hunter-gatherers to the early farmers who migrated from the Mi...
05/11/2020
Episode 5 out!! In addition a replica of the armlet worn by Oldcroghan Man available on Irish History Podcast shop....
https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/category/the-road-to-oldcroghan/
30/10/2020
Episode 4 is out
https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/category/the-road-to-oldcroghan/
20/10/2020
Episode 3 out now!
The science of Bog Bodies..
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL2h0dHAvd3d3aXJpc2hoaXN0b3J5cG9kY2FzdGllL2ZlZWQ/episode/YTk4ZWJkNjItNDdiYS00ZGU3LTgwMjUtNjUyMTg1ZDk2NWU0?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwjhl46G2sPsAhVju3EKHXJXDlIQjrkEegQIExAH&ep=6
Bogs are strange places. Their unique properties slow down the process of decay. They not only preserve bodies, but also evidence of what may have happened to them... Sound by Jason Looney Artwork by Keith Hynes Support the show - www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Check out the shop - www.irishhistorypod...
05/10/2020
https://irishhistorypodcast.ie/oldcroghan1/
Croghan Co Offaly is idyllic - a beautiful landscape with a welcoming community. However it also has a dark secret... %
27/09/2020
And all the homo sapient in the cave wanted was some dinner...
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/bear-bone-adds-2500-years-history-humans-ireland-180958520/
25/09/2020
Might call in to question Marx’s ‘Division of Labor and Manufacture’
Evidence for long distance trade in the Irish Neolithic. These beautiful jadeite axes from Donegal and Westmeath are circa 6000 years old. Studies have shown that the stone they are fashioned out of comes from a series of Neolithic quarries located high in the Italian alps.
(the axes are now on display at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin)
20/09/2020
The future of Irish bogs ...
14/09/2020
Were there houses like this in Croghan?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40038137.html%3ftype=amp
They also discovered finds which may have been associated with human burials or offering gifts to the 'Gods of the Underworld'
10/09/2020
Thanks to all those who have joined with us on the first two weekends of the Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour. We really appreciate the great reviews and mentions on social media.
Go raibh míle míle maith agat!
19/08/2020
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oldcroghan-man-walking-tour-tickets-117309609199?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
‘Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour’
Sunday 6th September
Sunday 4th October
Sunday 1st November
2020 marks the launch of the Oldcroghan Man Walking Tour. This is a new walking tour on and around Croghan Hill which focuses on the story of Oldcroghan Man, the ancient bog body discovered by chance in 2003 in the shadow of Croghan Hill. The walking tour will begin at Croghan Community Centre (Eircode R35 VR66) at 1.00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
Oldcroghan Man
In 2003, peat worker Kevin Barry made an amazing discovery as he was digging a drainage ditch in Clonearl Bog. A 2,000-year-old male torso emerged, perfectly preserved by the bog environment. The finding of such a bog mummy is extremely rare and important and so the State Pathologist and archaeologists moved quickly to examine the body and findspot, and move to have it examined and preserved. Forty experts from 6 countries were involved in the multi-disciplinary team examining the life, death, lifestyle, society, climate and countryside in which this man lived. On the walking tour you can follow in the footsteps across the landscape where this ancient king lived and died. The remains of Oldcroghan man form a central part of the permanent exhibition ‘Kingship and Sacrifice’ on display at the National Museum of Ireland.
Points of Interest on the Walking Tour
On the walking tour, entitled Oldcroghan Man- Triple killing of Kings’ you will explore the fascinating story of the find and preservation of this uniquely-preserved iron age King. The history of the area and of the iron age society in which he lived and died will be explained. On the 5 mile hike on volcanic hillside, country road and bog, you will visit the inauguration site of chieftains and kings of Offaly going back to antiquity and visit the bog where the body of Oldcroghanman was found where it had been sacrificed to a long-forgotten goddess. Along the way you will stand over the site of a passage tomb, see the site of archaeological finds from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. Your guides areDamian Lawlor and Miriam Ryan, who combine a passion for history with local knowledge. As well as the sites mentioned, you will explore the story of Oldcroghan man by exploring the how the bog environment held its secrets for 2000 years, and how the Oldcroghan story fits in with other Irish and European bog bodies.
Join us as we follow the 2000-year-old story of Oldcroghan Man across ancient Volcano, country road and bogland. Great views, beautiful countryside, and a fascinating story going back 2000 years await. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring something to drink. Cost is €12.50 per person and may be booked in advance at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oldcroghan-man-walking-tour-tickets-117309609199?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Facebook: Oldcroghan man – Triple killing of kings
Instagram: oldcroghan_man_triple_killing
Twitter
[email protected]
Call Damian 086 0837744
Join us as we follow the 2000-year-old story of Oldcroghan Man across ancient Volcano, country road and bogland.
02/08/2020
Join us as we follow the 2000-year-old story of Oldcroghan Man across ancient Volcano, country road and bogland.
14/07/2020
Took a trip over to the Hill of Allen today to see the ancient home of Fionn Mac Cumhail and the Fianna and this is what I found.
Ireland’s ‘Ancient East’ being destroyed one truck load at a time!
07/07/2020
Burial site on Carbury Hill
The burial customs of people in late Prehistory were largely a continuation of what came before. There were at least half a dozen different types of burial tradition.
Sometimes early monuments were reused and the sites were marked with different types of mounds. Both unburnt burial and cremation have been identified at the various sites.
Carbury Hill isn’t far from Croghan and near its summit are two burial sites that are described as embarked ring-ditches.
One is 26m in diameter and has entrances opposing one another to the northwest and southeast. These are causeways over the embankment. The central area was fully excavated with burnt bone found at a number of locations. A piece of fused blue glass was also found and what I’d thought to be a Roman spoon made from jet.
In the other burial mound four cremations were identified and 15 full body burials from a later date. Each of these unburnt bodies had their heads pointing to the southwest.
02/07/2020
Irish National Heritage Park
A spectacular view to have lunch to.
29/06/2020
“No one may enter the sacred grove unless he is bound with a cord. By this he acknowledges his own inferiority and the power of the deity. Should he chance to fall, he must not get up on his feet again. He must roll out over the ground.”
Tacitus, Germania
Oldcroghan Man was bound the the ground by a hazel withy. Many other bog bodies were hung or garroted with ropes. Pictures below show Oldcroghan Man, Tollund Man and Lindow Man. Was this part of the ceremonies that Roman historian Tacitus described?
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