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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 17h
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐡, 𝐂𝐨. 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐨 NMS is pleased to announce the discovery of an anchor on the site of the three 1588 Armada wrecks at Streedagh, in Sligo. #UnderwaterWednesday #UnderwaterArchaeology #UnderwaterPhotography #ProtectOurPast
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 17h
Applications are now open for the Archaeology Legacy Grant. The 2027 round is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, through the @nationalmons.bsky.social Apply for 2027 funding by 15 October www.ria.ie/grants/archa... 📸 Lisleagh excavation in 1981 from Michael Monk
Archaeologists excavate a rocky outdoor site, using tools, buckets, measuring grids, and surveying equipment.
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Aerial Archaeology Research Group @aerialarchaeology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our last presentation of the session is with Rob who is assessing the effectiveness of LiDAR on Irish archaeological landscapes @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social #AARG2026 #aerialarchaeology
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
📢 Help shape the future of AI in archaeology! The MAIA COST Action WG2 is running a survey on AI readiness of digital archaeological collections ⏱️ Takes just 5-10 minutes 🔗 forms.gle/1fyFsdWodifs... #Archaeology #DigitalHeritage #CulturalHeritage #AI #OpenData #ResearchData #Museums
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MAIA Survey on Digital Collections & AI in Archaeology
Dear colleagues, The COST Action CA2314 MAIA - Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology (https://maiacost.eu/) is conducting this survey to better understand the availability, accessibility, do...
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Delighted to see this joint publication shared by the @nationalmons.bsky.social. The Discovery Programme was pleased to work alongside colleagues and partners on this important contribution to our understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on Ireland's past. 👇
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Edward Pollard @edwardpollard.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
#HeritageWeek morning explored Bunmahon Head on the #CopperCoast, looking at how geology, #Archaeology and climate change come together in this rapidly changing landscape. Thanks to everyone who joined us, Waterford County Museum, Copper Coast Geopark @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social #HeritageAtRisk
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Edward Pollard @edwardpollard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#HeritageWeek walk on St John's Point, Co. Donegal, exploring the intertidal Scar. Local knowledge added new clues as we discussed anchorages, salmon fishing, landing places @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social #HeritageAtRisk
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
That's it from our research exacavation at Viking Woodstown for this year! For a small targeted dig, we discovered SO much about this structure and about Woodstown, but this is only the beginning. Now all of that material and information must be processed so the story will evolve futher.
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
An update from the last day of archaeological excavation at Viking Woodstown! We will be backfilling all the trenches tomorrow so another update to come. #ireland #spéirghorm #vikings #archaeology 🏺
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This project is a collaboration between Irish and Norwegian archaeologists, with Abarta Heritage, @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and @unistavanger.bsky.social . Supported by @ria.ie, @nationalmons.bsky.social, Waterford City & County Council and @heritagecouncil.ie
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social team were delighted to welcome our Board member, Noel Dunne, to the Woodstown excavation. Our first really wet day on site after almost 2 weeks of sunshine! We also said goodbye to our environmental specialist, David Stone, before he heads to Mongolia on Monday!
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thanks to @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social for partnering with @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social for this 3D training event supported by the EU #3D4CH project
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This project is a collaboration between Irish and Norwegian archaeologists, with Abarta Heritage, @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and @unistavanger.bsky.social. Supported by @ria.ie, @nationalmons.bsky.social, Waterford City & County Council, annd @heritagecouncil.ie
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Great overview from ScienceNorway.no on research at the Woodstown Viking site near Waterford, where Irish & Norwegian archaeologists are investigating a possible major longhouse and signs of a larger settlement. A fascinating read on Ireland–Norway Viking Age connections. tinyurl.com/Viking2026062
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Excavation underway: Believed to be an important Viking clue
The remains of a large possible Viking settlement in Ireland are set to be investigated.
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵8 🤝The project brought together four partners across two nations: @rcahmwales.bsky.social @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social @aberuni.bsky.social and @geolsurvie.bsky.social @nationalmons.bsky.social #opendata #IrishHeritage #ClimateAction #3dscanning #archaeology #climateireitage
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵7 The CHERISH Project was a 6½ year project funded through the Ireland-Wales Programme 2014-2020, part of the Europe Regional Development Fund and supported by @heritagecouncil.ie
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵6 Explore the paper & datasets 👇 doi.org/10.11141/ia.... A valuable resource for anyone working in climate, heritage, or digital innovation #ClimateChange #OpenData
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FAIR and Open CHERISH: data and outputs from terrestrial laser scanning and uncrewed aerial vehicle digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper)
This data paper introduces the CHERISH (Climate, Heritage and Environments of Reefs, Islands and Headlands) Project collection in the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI). The collection is composed of...
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵5 Reuse potential includes: 🔬 Research & analysis 🏛️ Heritage management 🎓 Education 🥽 VR & 3D visualisation 🏗️ HBIM & change detection These datasets go far beyond documentation!
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵4 ✅ Fully FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) ✅ Openly available via the Digital Repository of Ireland ✅ DOI-assigned for citation & reuse Designed to support long-term access + impact #FAIRdata #OpenScience
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵3 Data comes from: 🔹 Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) 🔹 UAV (drone) photogrammetry Creating high-resolution baseline 3D records of vulnerable heritage sites #3DData #Geospatial
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵2 The CHERISH Project has released: 📡 20,000+ digital objects 📍 30+ coastal sites 🗺️ Across Dublin, Wexford, Waterford & Kerry From prehistoric remains to modern military structures #Archaeology #Ireland
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🧵1 📢 New open-access data paper @intarcheditor.bsky.social FAIR and Open CHERISH intarch.ac.uk/journal/issu... A major collection of 3D data documenting Ireland’s coastal heritage at risk from climate change 🌊 #OpenData #DigitalHeritage
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FAIR and Open CHERISH: data and outputs from terrestrial laser scanning and uncrewed aerial vehicle digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper)
This data paper introduces the CHERISH (Climate, Heritage and Environments of Reefs, Islands and Headlands) Project collection in the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI). The collection is composed of...
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Our second week begins with a bang at Woodstown, where we are excavating a large structure at the heart of a Viking settement in County Waterford. #archaeology 🏺 #ireland #vikings #irishhistory
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This project is a collaboration between Irish and Norwegian archaeologists, with Abarta Heritage @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and @unistavanger.bsky.social and it is supported by @ria.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social Waterford City & County Council and @heritagecouncil.ie
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Dr Susan Curran gives a great overview of the Woodstown excavation on RTÉ Radio One’s News at One. A clear, engaging look at why the site matters for understanding early medieval Ireland. 🎧 Interview starts at 35:16: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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News At One
News, sport, business and interviews presented by Gavin Jennings.
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This project is a collaboration between Irish and Norwegian archaeologists, with Abarta Heritage @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and @unistavanger.bsky.social, and it is supported by @ria.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social Waterford City & County Council and @heritagecouncil.ie
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
New discoveries at the Woodstown Viking site near Waterford feature on @news.rte.ie Archaeologists from Ireland and Norway are uncovering artefacts and may be revealing the footprint of potentially Ireland’s largest Viking longhouse. tinyurl.com/viking202606 #Archaeology #Vikings #Woodstown
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Dig unearthing Ireland and Norway's Viking past
A team of archaeologists from Ireland and Norway are aiming to unearth more of the two countries' shared Viking past at an archaeological dig near Waterford city.
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UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
This was the first week of our annual ARCH10180 Archaeological Field Skills excavations at Glendalough which will be followed by our community excavations. We are grateful to the Glendalough community for their welcome and to the landowner for allowing access. www.facebook.com/share/v/1BUm...
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
This project is a collaboration between Irish and Norwegian archaeologists, with Abarta Heritage @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and @Unistravanger.bsky.social, and it is supported by @ria.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social, Waterford City & County Council and the Heritage Council
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Vikings back at Woodstown! 🛡️ We had a brilliant day opening the excavation to the public for European Archaeology Days, with tours, trench-side chats, updates on this year’s finds, and living history from Deise Medieval. Thanks to all our partners and supporters. #Archaeology #EAD
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
How might our understanding of Early Bronze Age Britain change if we see animals not simply as resources or symbols, but as sentient, social beings? Prof Joanna Brück 2025 Martin Doody Memorial Lecture Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain youtu.be/FaS_FWX5jCE?... #JEArcheo
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The Discovery Programme’s Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I am very grateful to all our visitors, and the collaborative team from @unistavanger.bsky.social @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and Abarta Heritage, along with the Woodstown Viking Site Steering Committee, Waterford City & County Council and Déise Medieval for all their support today.
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We were delighted to welcome visitors to our Open Day today! We had a wonderful day as we shared our discoveries at the research excavation of a large structure at the heart of the Woodstown Viking Site. #EuropeanArchaeologyDays #EAD #Archaeology #Vikings #Ireland
A man and his two daughters dressed as Vikings, chat with an archaeologist at the Woodstown Viking Site Open Day Showcasing some of the artefacts on the Woodstown Viking Site Open DayDiscussing the archaeological discoveries at Woodstown Viking Site Open DayDr Susan Curran at the Woodstown Viking Site Open Day
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
An incredible opening week for the research excavation at the Woodstown Viking Site! In today's tale from the trench we meet Hilde Fyllingen as she uncovers a little glimpse of daily life in this enormous Viking settlement. #ireland #archaeology 🏺 #vikings #irishhistory
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Dig by Abarta Heritage, @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social Supported by @ria.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social Waterford City & County Council & the Heritage Council.
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Here's an update from Day Four of our research excavation at the Woodstown Viking Site! #Ireland #Vikings #Waterford #Archaeology 🏺
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The Discovery Programme team who are excavating at Woodstown Viking Site over the next couple of weeks – Ted, David, Cian, and Susan. Today was Ted’s last day on site but we look forward to welcoming Eimear next week!
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Trix @trixranderson.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Some cracking discoveries coming up at Woodstown :)
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
It's [hopefully] going to be a really interesting couple of weeks! We're doing a research dig at the Viking site at Woodstown Waterford, with support from @ria.ie, @nationalmons.bsky.social and Waterford City & County Council, in a collaborative project between Irish & Norwegian archaeologists
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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
More tales from the trenches as we end the second day of our excavation at Woodstown near Waterford City. By Abarta Heritage, @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social & University & Museum of Stavanger. Supported by @ria.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social Waterford City & County Council and @heritagecouncil.ie
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David Stifter 🍵📄🦊 @davidstifter.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Nora White @ndefaoite.bsky.social introduced the audience to the digitisation of ogham, which has been undertaken in various collaborative projects at @scs-dias.bsky.social @dias.ie @maynoothuniversity.ie @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk and @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social. /2
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 21/05/2026
Five radiocarbon dates have also been awarded under the Radiocarbon dates scheme thanks to support from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Read more about the funded projects: www.ria.ie/2026/05/14/a... @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social @ucc.ie @atu-ie.bsky.social @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social
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Archaeology Research Grants and Archaeology Radiocarbon dates awards for 2026 - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce that six grants have been awarded under this year’s Archaeology Research Grants scheme thanks to funding from the National Monuments Service, Departmen...
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
📢 The Discovery Programme is hiring a skilled communicator to lead digital engagement, public outreach, partnerships, and content production for a national archaeology research centre 🧭 Full-time, permanent role Dublin ⏰ Closing 12 noon Friday 05 June 2026 🔎 Learn more at tinyurl.com/y89vxyp2
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📣 @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social secures ~€60k from @echoes-eu.bsky.social to deliver LandArchIE Project over 12 months! 🚀Using LiDAR +Sentinel data to create FAIR, AI‑ready archaeology datasets into ML ready training packages 🤝Partners: Bias Variance abs & ZRC SAZU Read more: tinyurl.com/yc6bdxvj
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First Cascading Call selected projects announced
ECHOES is thrilled to introduce the 12 projects that have been awarded funding by the first Cascading Call for contributions of data to the Cultural Heritage Cloud. The Castel Sant’Angelo (MOH) ...
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Happy Bealtaine! To celebrate we're releasing this 3D model of Beltany Stone Circle, Donegal, which gets its name from the festival. We've been undertaking survey & investigation at this enigmatic site, which may not be a stone circle at all but the remains of a Megalithic Passage Tomb
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Beltany Stone Circle - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Beltany Stone Circle - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Great to see the latest AARG newsletter out. It features our article on climate change risks at a site in Donegal - also pictured on the front cover! aargonline.com/wp/aarg-news/ The aerial survey was funded by an AARG grant following a CZA grant-aided by @ria.ie funded by @nationalmons.bsky.social
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AARGnews
AARGnews, our bi-annual newsletter, is a diverse, up-to-date and open forum for discussion and exchange of new (and old) ideas.
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We would like to congratulate our colleague Dr Eimear Meegan on her recent appointment to the Chair of the @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social. This appointment reflects her ongoing hard work and dedication to archaeology in Ireland. We wish her all the best for her time in the post.
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are delighted to be here at the annual Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland conference. Looking forward to two days of sharing research with colleagues from across the country
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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We in the news in Ireland for our funding of the Kilkenny "Finding Flemingstown" geophyical survey by @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social. Development of castle and town in early Anglo-Norman colonisation were entwined so it's a further boost to Irish castle studies: www.independent.ie/life/archaeo...
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Archaeologists uncover signs of forgotten village beside Kilkenny Castle
There has been a breakthrough in the search for a long lost medieval village in Kilkenny as experts believe they may have found the location of where the village once stood hundreds of years ago.
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The Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The next community workshop for "Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?" is in 2 weeks! WHERE The Thatch, Kilmovee WHEN Thurs 23 April 7pm ☕️All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share your stories, knowledge, folklore & legends about Tavraun/Tavrane A @researchireland.ie funded project with Abarta Heritage
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