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 History of Ireland Information and Guide
What little is known of pre-Christian Ireland comes from a few references in Roman writings, Irish poetry and myth, and archaeology. The earliest inhabitants, people of a mid-Stone Age, or Mesolithic, culture, arrived sometime after 8000 BC, when the climate had become more hospitable following the retreat of the polar icecaps. About three or four millennia later, agriculture was introduced from the continent, leading to the establishment of a high Neolithic culture, characterised by the appearance of huge stone monuments, many of them astronomically aligned. This culture apparently prospered, and the island became more densely populated. The Bronze Age, which began around 2500 BC, saw the production of elaborate gold and bronze ornaments and weapons. See the Early history of Ireland for a fuller treatment of this period of Irish history. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
Contact:  History of Ireland Information and Guide,

 Save Tara / Skryne Valley Campaign
Save the Tara / Skryne Valley from the M3 Motorway. planned to dissect it. Please helP!,
Contact:  Save Tara Skryne Valley, PO Box 30, Tara, County Meath, County: Meath, tel: +353 (0)87 132-, fax: +353

 A History of Athenry
Some articles on the Medieval Town of Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland,
Contact:  Carnaun National School, Athenry, County: Galway, tel: +35391844668, fax: +353

 Achill Archaeological Field School
2001 Achill Archaeological Field School at the post-medieval Deserted Village at Slievemore on Achill Island. Commences June 4th and continues for 12 weeks. A training school for students of archaeology, history and related disciplines. Come and 'dig up' history at the Deserted Village this summer. Brochure available upon request.,
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 Ancient Ireland, Unexplained Mysteries, Egypt pyramids
Explores the similarities between ancient Irish megalithic sites and Egyptian pyramids, news updates on recent underwater Cuban megalith discoveries,ancient world maps, Atlantis,online UFO archive, Egypt pyramid & Stonehenge posters.,
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 Archaeoastronomy
Astronomy linked to ancient Irish Megalithic Sites, Theories and advanced observations.,
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 Archaeological Consultancy Services Ltd
ACS Limited provide a professional archaeological service. We have carried out some of the largest excavations in Ireland.,
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 Archaeology In Ireland:
Archaeology In Ireland: Investigations Of The Celtic High Cross In Clonmacnois,
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 Battle Of The Boyne Day (Conrad Bladey)
Battle Of The Boyne Day (Conrad Bladey),
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 Bree House
The restoration of a 250yr old thatched Irish farmhouse,The ARCHAEOLOGY and HISTORY of the surrounding area and its flora and fauna,
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 Castles of Galway
A photographic collection of the many castles, towerhouses, fortified mansions and hall houses to be found in County Galway; complete with a brief historical note on each one.,
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 Cavan County Museum
Cavan County Museum,
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 Clare Museum
County museum for Clare, exhibits span 6,000 years. Website is regulary updated with photos, links and research.,
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 Clogher Historical Society
With over 900 members, Clogher Historical Society is the largest local history group in Ireland. Founded in 1952, the Society produces an annual journal, the 'Clogher Record', covering all aspects of the archaeology and history of a region of south Ulster stretching from the southern tip of Donegal through Fermanagh, south Tyrone and Monaghan. Tours of historic sites are organised each year.,
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 Doon Archaeological Nature Peninsula
Doon is an Inland Promontory Fort on Lough Carra with sites from Late Bronze Age enclosed in a spectacular landscape of mountain lake and woodland.,
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 Every Ogham Thing On The Web
All the links anyone would ever need for Ogham.,
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 Geniet: There is more between heaven and earth
Provides ideas why and how megalithic buildings were erected in Ireland. Archaeoastronomy is part part of this explanation.,
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 Greg Fewer's Home Page
Home page of Irish/Canadian archaeologist & historian based in County Waterford. Includes articles, autobiographical info and a bibliography.,
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 Hermann Geissel's Web Site
Though a personal web site, this site contains a wealth of information, mainly pictorial, on Irish archaeological sites and monuments. It also specialises in the local history of North Kildare. Some of the general information on Ireland is written in German,
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 Irish Archaeology
Irish Archaeology,
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 Lios-na-gCon Ringfort
A restored Ringfort, near Clonakilty, West Cork,
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 Living History Ireland
Photographs of ancient sites in the Irish Landscape, Druids in Ireland; Tipperary & District Historical Society; an Omagh Memoriam; how a historical musical documentary historical street play was researched and produced in County Tipperary; modern sculpture in a Pagan Irish style; Celtic Sun/Moon Calendars Ó; Irish Heraldry.,
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 Margaret Gowen & Company, Archaeological Consultants and Project Managers
Reports on archaeological and cultural heritage projects undertaken by the company, as well as information on company services.,
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 Meath Megalithic Monuments
Portal Site to Knowth, Newgrange, Dowth, Fourknocks & Loughcrew the 5000 year old Megalithic Monuments in the County of Meath on the east coast of Ireland.,
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 Megalithic Ireland
A rough guide to some of the megalithic sites in Ireland, Tara, Dowth, Carrowmore, Labby Rock, Creevykeel etc. plus a section on Celtic Crosses.,
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 Mythical Ireland - Ancient Astronomy
Exploring Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Tara, Loughcrew and other ancient sites in the context of astronomy, mythology, art and archaeology.,
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 Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth
The ancient Stone Age sites of the Boyne Valley explored in the context of archaeology, astronomy, mythology and art.,
Contact:  80 Cedarfield, Donore Road, Drogheda, County: Louth, tel: +353 41 9836100, fax: +353

 Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society
Offaly history research resources, books for sale, family history research, old photographs.,
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 The Directory Of British Archaeology
The Directory Of British Archaeology,
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 The Discovery Programme
The Discovery Programme is an archaeological research institution dedicated to investigating Irelands past from earliest times and presenting the results to as wide an audience as possible. Within this site you will find detailed information on the work of the Discovery Programmes projects, past, present and future, and the kinds of technology we use on a day-to-day basis.,
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 The Military Martyrs
A collection of primary sources relating to the early cult (c.AD300-800) of such martyrs as St. Christopher, St. Demetrius, St. George, St. Maurice, and SS. Sergius and Bacchus, with bibliographies and interpretative essays.,
Contact:  Dept. of Classics, O'Rahilly Building, UCC, County: Cork, tel: +353-21-4903491, fax: +353