Archaeological excavations in County Clare led to the uncovering of Ireland’s first known wildcat from 5,500 years ago.The bones, uncovered during archaeological excavations in Glencurran Cave in the ...

Archaeologists have found evidence that a vast temple complex existed in a famous prehistoric site in County Armagh. The researchers have found evidence of a temple complex that dates back to the Iron ...

A number of Irish county councils are working on a joint bid to have the ancient royal sites of Ireland recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Westmeath, Roscommon, Tipperary, Kildare and Meath ...

Ireland is full of wonders no matter where you go — its cities have amazing food, nightlife, and culture, while the countryside has charm, beauty, and many fascinating castles. Although you can ...

IN introducing “Ancient Ireland“to his readers, Prof. Macalister explains that it is in effect a supplement to his “Antiquities of Ireland”, which appeared in 1927. He now approaches the material with ...

In Northern Ireland, not far from the city of Armagh, sits the archaeological site of Navan Fort, a prehistoric hub linked to historic kings and legendary heroes. Substantial livestock remains found ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Hillforts are one of the best known, and certainly the largest, monuments of the later prehistoric period in Ireland. Their immense size ...

Evidence of incest and inbreeding has been uncovered at an elite prehistoric Irish burial site, in a new paper that reads like a Game of Thrones subplot. New research published in Nature investigates ...