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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Our September lecture will be on Monday 28th September at 19.30 in 0G.029 Elmwood/Geography Building QUB and online. It is titled 'Millin Bay Cairn -Transitioning People and Places’ and will be given jointly by Liam McQuillian and Lisa White. Watch live here: youtube.com/live/jVzbXDO...

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 27/07/2026

In today's edition of our free Monument Monday newsletter, we travel to County Donegal to visit a marvellous megalithic tomb. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Donegal #DiscoverIreland #Archaeology 🏺

Part of a megalithic tomb featuring a large capstone titled at an angle, surrounded by upright boulder-like stones that form the chamber of a court tomb in County Donegal

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our thanks to Dr Louise Moffett for her amazing talk on Monday 25/05. If you missed her talk, watch on our YT: www.youtube.com/live/_7rKtHq... #IrishArchaeology #UlsterArchaeology #Medieval #Churches

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Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

The IAI will be holding a CPD event on 'Dendrochronology and Waterlogged Wood' on the 19th of June from 10am to 4:30pm. More details to follow! #archaeology #irisharchaeology #iai #iaicpdevents #iaicpd

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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

📢 The Medieval Britain & Ireland fieldwork listings (1957-2025) are now available as a download-only database via the Archaeology Data Service website. Read all about the project and how to access the files here: tinyurl.com/socmedarch95

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Our April Lecture will be on Monday 27th April at 19.30 in 0G.029 Elmwood/Geography Building QUB and online (Zoom/YouTube). The lecture is titled 'The Pictish symbols: a new interpretation' and will be given by Mike King (Tour Director at ACE Cultural Tours).

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Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The IAI conference is approaching! We have 2 days full of fascinating talks on a wide range of topics. The conference will be on 17/18 Apr @ the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs in Cork. To get your ticket, visit buff.ly/a0w2gcF . #iaiconference2026 #archaeologyconference #archaeology #irisharchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Our next lecture is on Monday 30/03 at 19.30. It is titled ‘Stones, bones and sacred waters: prehistoric Uisneach and the making of a ‘royal site’’ and will be given by Dr Roseanne Schot. Watch on YT at youtube.com/live/h6duuP9.... #UlsterArchaeology #IrishArchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 06/03/2026

Leather bottle • Leitrim This leather bottle or flask was found deep in a bog in Cloonclose, County Leitrim. From the decoration, it is believed to date to the early medieval period, making the bottle at least a thousand years old. #Ireland ##SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺 #EarlyMedieval

A wooden flask or bottle from the early medieval period found in Leitrim, Ireland and now on display in the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology in Dublin

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 18/02/2026

The King's Fort • Derry This is one of the best preserved ringforts in Ulster. It likely dates to some time between the 6th—12th century. It is situated on the southern slopes of Benbradagh, commanding spectacular views over Drumsurn in County Derry. #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Archaeology #Derry

The circular earthworks of an early medieval ringfort, set high on a ridge looking over green countryside towards distant mountains.

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 16/02/2026

In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we visit the Cavan Burren to find a stunning landscape that is full of echoes of the past. #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology #Cavan #DiscoverIreland

The remains of the Tullygobban Wedge Tomb on a prominent ridge in the Cavan Burren Park, with a pale blue sky above. The tomb consists of an arrangement of upright stones, with fallen capstones at the far end.

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Ireland Ticker @irelandticker.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Tender: Office of Public Works (OPW) Geomatic Survey Services; Measured Topographic and Building Surveys for the National Museum of Ireland Archaeology The Commissioner of Public Works wish to invite tenders for the supply o www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepar…

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Department of History, Trinity College Dublin @historytcd.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Call for papers, Irish Conference of Medievalists! Trinity College Dublin, 28-29 May (in person) Registration €40 (students €20). 1/4

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Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Entry is now open for the submission of photographic images representing Irish archaeology and heritage. The competition seeks to complement the upcoming conference theme "Common Threads - Connections across Periods, Places, and Practices"! #iai2026 #iaiconference #archaeology #irisharchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Our thanks to Dr Paddy Gleeson for his amazing talk on the landscapes of kingship in early medieval Ireland last night. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/live/qc6r49z.... @papgleeson.bsky.social #IrishArchaeology #UlsterArchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The next UAS lecture is titled ‘ Landscapes of kingship in early medieval Ireland, AD 400–1100' & will be given by Dr Patrick Gleeson on Monday 26 January at 19.30 in the Elmwood/Geography Building QUB & online (youtube.com/live/qc6r49z...). #IrishArchaeology #UlsterArchaeology #UAS2026Lectures

Black and white aerial view LiDAR of the Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 23/01/2026

Jadeitite Axehead • Donegal This beautiful axe tells a story of trade, travel, and value in Neolithic Ireland. Analysis revealed that it came from the Italian Alps, over 1500km away from where it was found in Donegal. On display in @nmireland.bsky.social #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺

A gleaming greyish-green polished stone axehead, lying on a pink baise background on display in the National Museum of Ireland.

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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Tuatha @tuatha.ie · 09/01/2026

Ralaghan Idol • Cavan This striking figure was hewn from yew around 3,000 years ago. It was found deep in a Cavan bog on what was once an ancient boundary. It is now on display in the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibition in the @nmireland.bsky.social #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺

A roughly carved wooden idol with a human head and elongated body in a museum display case

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

UAS would like to wish members & followers a happy & merry Christmas & a happy new year!

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We would like to thank Anthony Murphy for his incredible lecture on his drone work at Newgrange. Watch it on YT: www.youtube.com/live/ckfUotM... #IrishArchaeology @mythicalireland.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Our December lecture will be *TONIGHT* at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy. #IrishArchaeology @mythicalireland.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Our December lecture will be *tomorrow* at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy. #IrishArchaeology @mythicalireland.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our December lecture will be on Monday 15th December at 19.30. It will be in the Larmour Theatre (Bldg #10) at QUB. The lecture is titled ‘What Lies Beneath: The Hidden Archaeology of the Newgrange Landscape’ and will be given by Anthony Murphy. #IrishArchaeology @mythicalireland.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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Oxbow Books @oxbowbooks.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It’s Day 4 of the Advent Calendar and we’re digging into the archaeology of Ireland! Learn more about Prehistoric sites, Medieval pottery production and more, and enjoy 50% off all five books included with code ADVENT04 at checkout ➡️ bit.ly/44rFZta #ireland #irisharchaeology #oxbowadventcalendar

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

HERoNI kindly hosted an after-hours workshop on HERoNI’s collections and resources for some of our members on 20th November. Our thanks to the HED staff (especially Bronagh Murray) for having us! #IrishArchaeology #UlsterArchaeology

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Tony O @tony-o.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

For #StandingStoneSunday #Stunday... The Stone Circle that surrounds Clogherny Wedge Tomb, Tyrone, Ireland This site is in wild boggy uplands - Beware Image: 2015 #IrishArchaeology #Archaeology #Neolithic #Megalithic #Photography #Infrared #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Art #BlueSky #EastCoastKin #Tyrone

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

UAS was well represented at the Archaeological Achievement Awards on Friday night with our newsletter editor Dr Rena Maguire and assistant UJA editor Grace McAllister presenting awards to winners! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Congratulations to John Martin for being highly commended in ‘Public Dissemination or Presentation’ for the Archaeological Achievement Awards on Friday evening! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our thanks goes to Dr Marie-Therese Barrett (IAC) for her lecture on Monday! You can watch it on our YouTube at www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg....

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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Today's knowledge commons free download "Vikings' Settlements in Ireland Before 1014" (2014) #ireland #vikings #medievalsky #history #archaeology works.hcommons.org/records/4ae7...

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Our next monthly lecture is tomorrow at 19.30 in-person at Elmwood QUB and online (www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg...). It is titled ‘Drumclay in the 9th Century: From Dates to Daily Life — Reconstructing an Early Medieval Community’ and will be given by Dr Marie Therese Barrett (IAC).

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Our next monthly lecture is on Monday 24th November at 19.30 in-person at Elmwood QUB and online (www.youtube.com/live/XkAIUSg...). It is titled ‘Drumclay in the 9th Century: From Dates to Daily Life — Reconstructing an Early Medieval Community’ and will be given by Dr Marie Therese Barrett (IAC).

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Bradley Loftus for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Conor Sandford for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to John Murphy for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Jordan McClelland for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Dr @dberryman.bsky.social for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Dr @dendro-aoife.bsky.social for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Dr Marie Therese Barrett of IAC for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Dr Daniel Curley of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre for his talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to David Craig for his lecture at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Prof Eileen Murphy for her talk at the Discovery 2025! Conference on Saturday 8th November. Warning: images of human remains #irisharchaeology #ulsteraechaeology

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Ulster Archaeological Society @ulster-archaeology.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our thanks to Niamh Baker of National Museums NI for her lecture at the Discovery 2025 Conference on Saturday 8th November. #irisharchaeology #ulsterarchaeology

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