The Discovery Programme
@discoveryprogramme.bsky.social
Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland
TONIGHT! Discovery Programme's Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered by Prof Joanna Brück: "Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain"
Join us on Zoom at 7.30pm. Sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social
Join us on Zoom at 7.30pm. Sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social
Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
The Discovery Programme's annual Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Prof Joanna Brück of University College Dublin
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December 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
TONIGHT! Discovery Programme's Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered by Prof Joanna Brück: "Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain"
Join us on Zoom at 7.30pm. Sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social
Join us on Zoom at 7.30pm. Sign up here www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social
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We are delighted to announce a new collection – RIA Standing Committee for Archaeology – has been published in the Repository by @ria.ie.
The collection offers a comprehensive and critical assessment of the discipline of archaeology on the island of Ireland.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
The collection offers a comprehensive and critical assessment of the discipline of archaeology on the island of Ireland.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
New Collection in DRI – RIA Standing Committee for Archaeology - Digital Repository of Ireland
The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce that a new collection – RIA Standing Committee for Archaeology – has been published in the Repository by the Royal Irish Academy. Archa...
dri.ie
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are delighted to announce a new collection – RIA Standing Committee for Archaeology – has been published in the Repository by @ria.ie.
The collection offers a comprehensive and critical assessment of the discipline of archaeology on the island of Ireland.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
The collection offers a comprehensive and critical assessment of the discipline of archaeology on the island of Ireland.
➡️ Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
Fantastic to see this paper published - Discovery Programme continues to collaborate with Abarta Heritage on Woodstown Viking Site
Geophysical survey is a great way to investigate archaeological sites without disturbing the remains. These results show how useful & important the findings can be!
Geophysical survey is a great way to investigate archaeological sites without disturbing the remains. These results show how useful & important the findings can be!
Delighted that our co-authored paper on Woodstown is in good company in the new Journal of Irish Archaeology! Thanks to Dr Kerri Cleary, Wordwell & @iaiarchaeo.bsky.social
It details what the recent geophysical surveys have revealed about Woodstown ... including *spoiler alert* 61 structures!
It details what the recent geophysical surveys have revealed about Woodstown ... including *spoiler alert* 61 structures!
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Fantastic to see this paper published - Discovery Programme continues to collaborate with Abarta Heritage on Woodstown Viking Site
Geophysical survey is a great way to investigate archaeological sites without disturbing the remains. These results show how useful & important the findings can be!
Geophysical survey is a great way to investigate archaeological sites without disturbing the remains. These results show how useful & important the findings can be!
NEXT WEEK!
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
The Discovery Programme's annual Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Prof Joanna Brück of University College Dublin
www.eventbrite.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
NEXT WEEK!
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
TOMORROW!
Join us for the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@heritagecouncil.ie @researchireland.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
Join us for the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@heritagecouncil.ie @researchireland.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
TOMORROW!
Join us for the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@heritagecouncil.ie @researchireland.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
Join us for the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@heritagecouncil.ie @researchireland.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
We're looking forward to the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@researchireland.ie @heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@researchireland.ie @heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We're looking forward to the 2nd Tara By Name, Tara By Nature workshop with Abarta Heritage:
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@researchireland.ie @heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
The Creamery Store, Kildorrery
Tues 25th November
7pm
All welcome to come, have a cuppa & share folklore, myths & legends about Kildorrery
@researchireland.ie @heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
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Excited to be part of this project with @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social!
Announcing the 1st workshop of the 'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature' @researchireland.ie-funded project with Abarta Heritage!
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Excited to be part of this project with @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social!
Announcing the 1st workshop of the 'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature' @researchireland.ie-funded project with Abarta Heritage!
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Announcing the 1st workshop of the 'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature' @researchireland.ie-funded project with Abarta Heritage!
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
Where: Portaferry Recreation Hub, Co. Down
When: Tuesday 18 Nov 7pm
All welcome! The workshop will explore evidence linking places in Ards Peninsula to Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
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💻 Happy #WorldDigitalPreservationDay!
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
Digital Collecting
www.nli.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💻 Happy #WorldDigitalPreservationDay!
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
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Thrilled to welcome our European colleagues to Vienna! ☎️
After an inspiring #CHNT conference, our TMO team, as lead partner of #3DBigDataSpace, hosted the 2nd consortium meeting.
With a view over the city, we reflected on results and planned next steps.
Stay tuned!
After an inspiring #CHNT conference, our TMO team, as lead partner of #3DBigDataSpace, hosted the 2nd consortium meeting.
With a view over the city, we reflected on results and planned next steps.
Stay tuned!
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thrilled to welcome our European colleagues to Vienna! ☎️
After an inspiring #CHNT conference, our TMO team, as lead partner of #3DBigDataSpace, hosted the 2nd consortium meeting.
With a view over the city, we reflected on results and planned next steps.
Stay tuned!
After an inspiring #CHNT conference, our TMO team, as lead partner of #3DBigDataSpace, hosted the 2nd consortium meeting.
With a view over the city, we reflected on results and planned next steps.
Stay tuned!
The Discovery Programme's Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next month, on Thursday 4th December
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome. Sign up via Eventbrite:
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome. Sign up via Eventbrite:
Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
The Discovery Programme's annual Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Prof Joanna Brück of University College Dublin
buff.ly
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The Discovery Programme's Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next month, on Thursday 4th December
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome. Sign up via Eventbrite:
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome. Sign up via Eventbrite:
The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning brown - Samhain night is upon us... Happy Samhain from The Discovery Programme
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning brown - Samhain night is upon us... Happy Samhain from The Discovery Programme
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Yes, the fab @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social have scanned it, available here on Sketchfab:
sketchfab.com/3d-models/ke...
Doesn't help to decipher the iconography of this particular scene though.
sketchfab.com/3d-models/ke...
Doesn't help to decipher the iconography of this particular scene though.
Kells Market Cross - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Produced in partnership with Meath County Council - Kells Market Cross - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
sketchfab.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Yes, the fab @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social have scanned it, available here on Sketchfab:
sketchfab.com/3d-models/ke...
Doesn't help to decipher the iconography of this particular scene though.
sketchfab.com/3d-models/ke...
Doesn't help to decipher the iconography of this particular scene though.
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🌍 Help Shape the Future of 3D Cultural Heritage in Europe!
❔How does your institution manage, store, and share 3D data?
Take this 10-min survey to share your needs & challenges and help design sustainable, useful, and cost-effective 3D services for Europe’s heritage community!
👉 shorturl.at/t6Neh
❔How does your institution manage, store, and share 3D data?
Take this 10-min survey to share your needs & challenges and help design sustainable, useful, and cost-effective 3D services for Europe’s heritage community!
👉 shorturl.at/t6Neh
Challenges in 3D cultural heritage management, storage, sharing
Through this survey, we aim to understand your institution’s current needs, challenges, and priorities in 3D digitisation and data management, to shape sustainable, useful, and cost-effective services...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🌍 Help Shape the Future of 3D Cultural Heritage in Europe!
❔How does your institution manage, store, and share 3D data?
Take this 10-min survey to share your needs & challenges and help design sustainable, useful, and cost-effective 3D services for Europe’s heritage community!
👉 shorturl.at/t6Neh
❔How does your institution manage, store, and share 3D data?
Take this 10-min survey to share your needs & challenges and help design sustainable, useful, and cost-effective 3D services for Europe’s heritage community!
👉 shorturl.at/t6Neh
The CHERISH webmap is now live!
Here’s an exciting new tool we've been working on – all the CHERISH Project data that's archived in the @dri.ie can now be accessed through the interactive webmap on our website: buff.ly/SMHhq01
You can see where we worked and find out what we did
Here’s an exciting new tool we've been working on – all the CHERISH Project data that's archived in the @dri.ie can now be accessed through the interactive webmap on our website: buff.ly/SMHhq01
You can see where we worked and find out what we did
Access our Data - The Discovery Programme
On this page you will find data from Discovery Programme projects that has been securely archived with the Digital Repository of Ireland and made available for re-use.
discoveryprogramme.ie
October 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The CHERISH webmap is now live!
Here’s an exciting new tool we've been working on – all the CHERISH Project data that's archived in the @dri.ie can now be accessed through the interactive webmap on our website: buff.ly/SMHhq01
You can see where we worked and find out what we did
Here’s an exciting new tool we've been working on – all the CHERISH Project data that's archived in the @dri.ie can now be accessed through the interactive webmap on our website: buff.ly/SMHhq01
You can see where we worked and find out what we did
Do you work in archaeology, heritage, data science or a related discipline?
Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology wants to understand how professionals in these fields perceive & use AI technologies
The survey is anonymous & takes 10-15 mins
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology wants to understand how professionals in these fields perceive & use AI technologies
The survey is anonymous & takes 10-15 mins
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Applications of AI in Archaeology
Dear participant,
This short survey explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently used or could be used in archaeology, your familiarity with it, and your expectations or concerns. Your input...
docs.google.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Do you work in archaeology, heritage, data science or a related discipline?
Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology wants to understand how professionals in these fields perceive & use AI technologies
The survey is anonymous & takes 10-15 mins
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology wants to understand how professionals in these fields perceive & use AI technologies
The survey is anonymous & takes 10-15 mins
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You are warmly invited to The Discovery Programme’s Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025:
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain”
It will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Thurs 4 Dec
7.30pm
Online
Free
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain”
It will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Thurs 4 Dec
7.30pm
Online
Free
Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
The Discovery Programme's annual Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Prof Joanna Brück of University College Dublin
www.eventbrite.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
You are warmly invited to The Discovery Programme’s Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025:
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain”
It will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Thurs 4 Dec
7.30pm
Online
Free
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain”
It will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Thurs 4 Dec
7.30pm
Online
Free
The Discovery Programme's latest Ezine is now available to read here: discoveryprogramme.ie/2025/10/06/d...
@heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
Discovery Programme Ezine: Autumn 2025 now available - The Discovery Programme
The latest Discovery Programme Ezine (October 2025) is now available to read here. This edition of the Ezine includes updates on the Discovery Programme’s work including: New staff member New project: 3D-4CH New COST Action: Managing Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology (MAIA) Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland conference UCD Fieldschool Rathgurreen Ringfort excavations CHERISH: […]
discoveryprogramme.ie
October 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Discovery Programme's latest Ezine is now available to read here: discoveryprogramme.ie/2025/10/06/d...
@heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
@heritagecouncil.ie @nationalmons.bsky.social
Spot the archaeologists! This week we've been onsite in Co. Donegal doing UAV survey at sites around St John's Point, funded by an @aerialarchaeology.bsky.social grant.
Here is a cleared shore, traditionally known as the landing place for the medieval Killaghtee church
@edwardpollard.bsky.social
Here is a cleared shore, traditionally known as the landing place for the medieval Killaghtee church
@edwardpollard.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Spot the archaeologists! This week we've been onsite in Co. Donegal doing UAV survey at sites around St John's Point, funded by an @aerialarchaeology.bsky.social grant.
Here is a cleared shore, traditionally known as the landing place for the medieval Killaghtee church
@edwardpollard.bsky.social
Here is a cleared shore, traditionally known as the landing place for the medieval Killaghtee church
@edwardpollard.bsky.social
6/6 The Lough Kinale Shrine reconstructed!
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
6/6 The Lough Kinale Shrine reconstructed!
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
Ireland’s oldest & largest Book Shrine was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake
Now, Discovery Programme has used 3D modelling to digitally reconstruct it with @nmireland.bsky.social for #wordsonthewave exhibition:
@heritagecouncil.ie
📢 Announcing a new @researchireland.ie-funded project exploring Tara places in Ireland
'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?' will explore archaeological connections between Ireland’s 'temair' places
It will be led by The Discovery Programme's Dr Susan Curran
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?' will explore archaeological connections between Ireland’s 'temair' places
It will be led by The Discovery Programme's Dr Susan Curran
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
September 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📢 Announcing a new @researchireland.ie-funded project exploring Tara places in Ireland
'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?' will explore archaeological connections between Ireland’s 'temair' places
It will be led by The Discovery Programme's Dr Susan Curran
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
'Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?' will explore archaeological connections between Ireland’s 'temair' places
It will be led by The Discovery Programme's Dr Susan Curran
@nationalmons.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie
Our Research Archaeologist Dr Susan Curran is currently in Trondheim, Norway at the @aerialarchaeology.bsky.social (AARG) conference. Dr Curran is the Honorary Secretary for AARG and presenting a poster from the Discovery Programme on Remote Sensing data
September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Our Research Archaeologist Dr Susan Curran is currently in Trondheim, Norway at the @aerialarchaeology.bsky.social (AARG) conference. Dr Curran is the Honorary Secretary for AARG and presenting a poster from the Discovery Programme on Remote Sensing data
5/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken in medieval times & the pieces left in a lake...
We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow til post #6 18/09 for full shrine skfb.ly/pAIXp skfb.ly/pAIXs
It was broken in medieval times & the pieces left in a lake...
We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow til post #6 18/09 for full shrine skfb.ly/pAIXp skfb.ly/pAIXs
Binding Strips, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement) in Co. Longford. The shrine…
skfb.ly
September 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
5/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken in medieval times & the pieces left in a lake...
We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow til post #6 18/09 for full shrine skfb.ly/pAIXp skfb.ly/pAIXs
It was broken in medieval times & the pieces left in a lake...
We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow til post #6 18/09 for full shrine skfb.ly/pAIXp skfb.ly/pAIXs
4/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
Top Panel, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The front of the Lough Kinale Shrine comprises 4 tinned bronze sheets overlying the oak lid. A large cross with cusped cross arms decorated with birds heads & expanded terminals dominate the front.…
skfb.ly
September 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
4/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
3/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
It was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
End Panel 2, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in Co. Longford in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement). The sides are…
skfb.ly
September 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
3/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book
It was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
It was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...
Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social
Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine