Death in Irish Prehistory Part 2 Dig into the Story of Death in Irish Prehistory in Part 2 of Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 40 with Prof. Gabriel Cooney Death in Irish Prehistory Part 2 Dig into the Story of Death in Irish Prehistory in Part 2 of Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 40 with Prof. Gabriel Cooney This is the second part of an in-depth discussion with Professor Gabriel Cooney on his landmark publication – Death in Irish Prehistory. The new publication Death in Irish Prehistory covers life and death over 8,500 years in Ireland. The book explores the richness of ..read more

Death in Irish Prehistory Part I Dig into the Story of Death in Irish Prehistory in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 40 with Prof. Gabriel Cooney Death in Irish Prehistory Part I Dig into the Story of Death in Irish Prehistory in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 40 with Prof. Gabriel Cooney This is the first part of an in-depth discussion with Professor Gabriel Cooney on his landmark publication – Death in Irish Prehistory. The new publication Death in Irish Prehistory covers life and death over 8,500 years in Ireland. The book explores the richness of the mortuary record ..read more

Island Pilgrimage: Holy Wells, Cures & Curses Dig into the Story of Inishbofin and Inishark in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 39 with Tommy Burke and Dr Ryan Lash Island Pilgrimage: Holy Wells, Cures & Curses Dig into the Story of Inishbofin and Inishark in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 39 with Tommy Burke and Dr Ryan Lash In this fascinating discussion with Tommy Burke and Dr Ryan Lash we discuss aspects of pilgrimage, faith and folklore on Inishbofin and Inishark. The islands of Inishbofin and Inishark lie off the western coast of County Galway. They are beautifu ..read more

Viking Dogs Hear about a fascinating new research project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 37 with Dr Ruth Carden & Dr Rebecca Boyd Viking Dogs Hear about a fascinating new research project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 37 with Dr Ruth Carden & Dr Rebecca Boyd In previous episodes of Amplify Archaeology, we’ve focused on what life was like for people, but what was life like for animals in the past? In this episode we’re joined by Dr Ruth Carden and Dr Rebecca Boyd, who tell us about an exciting new collaborative research project seeks to dig into the story of Vi ..read more

Clough Oughter Castle Con Manning joins us to discuss the archaeology of an island fortress Clogh Oughter Castle Con Manning joins us to discuss the archaeology of an island fortress In this episode, one of Ireland’s most experienced archaeologists, Con Manning, discusses the excavations at Clogh Oughter Castle. An island fortress in County Cavan. Clogh Oughter Castle consists of a strong, circular stone tower strategically (and beautifully) positioned on a small island in the middle of Lough Oughter in County Cavan. The castle was originally constructed in the early 13th century, po ..read more

A Newgrange Solstice Join us for this special archive edition for a Newgrange Solstice A Newgrange Solstice Join us for this special archive edition for a Newgrange Solstice Join us for this special archival edition of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, to hear the story of the Newgrange Solstice with Dr Jessica Smyth, Professor Gabriel Cooney, Clare Tuffy, Dr Robert Hensey and Professor Muiris O’Sullivan. At this time of the year, as the Winter Solstice approaches, many people think of Newgrange and its solstice alignment. Newgrange is a world heritage site, a 5,000 year old passage tomb ..read more

Moynagh Lough Dig into the Story of this incredible legacy project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 34 with Dr Michael Potterton Moynagh Lough Dig into the Story of this incredible legacy project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 34 with Dr Michael Potterton Moynagh Lough is hidden away in a quiet hollow in the drumlin landscape near the village of Nobber in County Meath. From the late 19th century, hints began to emerge of it being a place of importance, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s, 80s and 90s, that the scale and complexity of Moynagh Lough came to light. Now a new ..read more

Farming Rathcroghan Discover this innovative project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 33 Farming Rathcroghan Discover this innovative project in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 33 In this episode, Neil travels to one of Ireland’s most significant archaeological landscapes, Rathcroghan, to discover an important and innovative project that is helping farmers to protect the archaeology on their land. In this episode of the Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Neil had the opportunity to visit the great royal site of Rathcroghan in County Roscommon to chat with Dr Daniel Curley who tel ..read more

Archaeological Storytelling Let’s weave a story in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 32 with Paul Duffy Archaeological Storytelling Let’s weave a story in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 32 with Paul Duffy Fado fado. Once upon a time…. all the best stories start like that. But how do you go about weaving together a compelling narrative with historical and archaeological evidence? In this episode Neil is joined by Paul Duffy to discuss archaeological storytelling. One of the most important and rewarding aspects of our work at Abarta Heritage is to try to tell the story of Irelan ..read more

A Bug’s AfterLife – Archaeological Insect Analysis Discover what insects can tell us about life in the past in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 31 with Dr Steve Davis A Bug’s AfterLife – Archaeological Insect Analysis Discover what insects can tell us about life in the past in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 31 with Dr Steve Davis The archaeological study of insects, or archaeoentomology, can provide vital evidence about past environments, food, health and living conditions. Though our homes today has become somewhat sanitised relative to the past, we still share our lives wit ..read more