In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Neil chats with Dr Kerri Cleary about Professor George Eogan’s excavations at Knowth.

This is the second part of an in-depth discussion with Professor Gabriel Cooney on his landmark publication – Death in Irish Prehistory.

This is the first part of an in-depth discussion with Professor Gabriel Cooney on his landmark publication – Death in Irish Prehistory.

In this fascinating discussion with Tommy Burke and Dr Ryan Lash we discuss aspects of pilgrimage, faith and folklore on Inishbofin and Inishark.

Excavations at Caherconnell Fort Dig into the Story of a Stone Fort in the Burren in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 38 with Dr Michelle Comber Excavations at Caherconnell Fort Dig into the Story of a Stone Fort in the Burren in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 38 with Dr [...] The post Excavations at Caherconnell Fort – Amplify Archaeology Podcast appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

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 Viking dogs.

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 [...] The post Clogh Oughter Castle – Amplify Archaeology Podcast appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

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 post A Newgrange Solstice – Amplify Archaeology Podcast appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

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 [...] The post Moynagh Lough – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 34 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

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 [...] The post Farming Rathcroghan – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 33 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

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 [...] The post Archaeological Storytelling – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 32 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Discover what insects can tell us about life in the past in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 31 with Dr Steve Davis.

Looming large over the plains of Kildare is a large tree-lined hill. This is Dún Áilinne, believed to be one of Ireland’s ancient ‘royal sites’, and a place of significance for millennia. In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Dr. Sharon Greene climbed the storied slopes to meet the team of archaeologists who are seeking to discover Dún Ailline’s secrets.

Viking Age Ireland Dig into the Story of Viking Age Ireland in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 29 with Dr Rebecca Boyd Viking Age Ireland Dig into the Story of Viking Age Ireland in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 29 with Dr Rebecca Boyd Have you [...] The post Viking Age Ireland – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 29 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

The Knockroe Winter Solstice is one of the highlights of my year. This Neolithic passage tomb is aligned to both sunrise and sunset on the solstice. Professor Muiris O’Sullivan who excavated Knockroe joins Neil to discuss this wonderful site, Neolithic Ireland and meaning in episode 28 of Amplify Archaeology Podcast.

Green Heritage Relict Plants and Medieval Women Dig into the Story of Relict Plants and Women & Gender in Medieval Ireland in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 27 with Dr Karen Dempsey Green Heritage Relict Plants and Medieval Women Dig into the Story of Relict Plants and Women & [...] The post Green Heritage Relict Plants and Medieval Women – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 27 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Irish High Crosses Dig into the Story of Ireland's iconic high crosses in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 26 with Prof. Roger Stalley Irish High Crosses Dig into the Story of Ireland's iconic high crosses in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 26 with Prof. Roger Stalley [...] The post Irish High Crosses – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 26 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Excavations at Beaubec Hear about the Excavations at Beaubec in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 25 Excavations at Beaubec Hear about the Excavations at Beaubec in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 25 Home, home on the grange – in this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast we [...] The post Excavations at Beaubec – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 25 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

The Black Pig's Dyke. The Original Irish Border? Dig into the Story of the Black Pig's Dyke in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 24 The Black Pig's Dyke. The Original Irish Border? Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 24 The Black Pig's Dyke is an enormous series [...] The post The Black Pig’s Dyke – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 24 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Cave Archaeology Descend into the Dark in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 23 with Dr. Marion Dowd Cave Archaeology Descend into the Dark in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 23 with Dr. Marion Dowd Throughout human history, caves have been places of shelter, ritual, burial and [...] The post Cave Archaeology – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 23 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Ireland's Prehistoric Gold Find all that glitters in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 22 with Mary Cahill Ireland's Prehistoric Gold Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 22 with Mary Cahill Ireland's first Golden Age – discover the story of Ireland's prehistoric gold and the remarkable Mooghaun Hoard [...] The post Prehistoric Gold – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 22 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

The Archaeological Landscapes of St Patrick Dig into the Story of St Patrick in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 21 with Terry O'Hagan The Archaeological Landscapes of St Patrick Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 21 with Terry O'Hagan Who was St Patrick? Why is he such [...] The post Archaeological Landscapes of St Patrick – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 21 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Wetland Archaeology with Cathy Moore and Dr. Ben Gearey Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 20 Bogs and wetlands are one of the most iconic and characteristically Irish landscapes. Almost 1/6th of the country is covered by bog, and it is particularly significant in the midlands. Bogs have long served a variety of functions [...] The post Wetland Archaeology – Amplify Archaeology Podcast – Episode 20 appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.

Newgrange, the Winter Solstice and the Landscapes of Neolithic Ireland The great passage tomb of Newgrange in the Boyne Valley of County Meath, is one of Ireland's most iconic monuments. Today it is a World Heritage Site, and (on a normal year) it is one of our most visited monuments, with people from all [...] The post Newgrange Winter Solstice with Gabriel Cooney – Amplify Archaeology Podcast appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.