Neil Jackman
@neiljackman.bsky.social
Archaeologist at Abarta Heritage & Tuatha Ireland. Passionate about public archaeology and enthusiastic about old ruins.
Author of guidebooks to the #WildAtlanticWay & #IrelandsAncientEast
Explore Ireland with me at
@tuatha.ie
Author of guidebooks to the #WildAtlanticWay & #IrelandsAncientEast
Explore Ireland with me at
@tuatha.ie
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Killamery • Kilkenny
This high cross is one of a series known as the Ossory Crosses.
Rather than Biblical depictions, they are elaborately decorated with panels of interlacing spirals, geometrical shapes, and large rounded bosses, possibly representing earlier metalwork.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This high cross is one of a series known as the Ossory Crosses.
Rather than Biblical depictions, they are elaborately decorated with panels of interlacing spirals, geometrical shapes, and large rounded bosses, possibly representing earlier metalwork.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Killamery • Kilkenny
This high cross is one of a series known as the Ossory Crosses.
Rather than Biblical depictions, they are elaborately decorated with panels of interlacing spirals, geometrical shapes, and large rounded bosses, possibly representing earlier metalwork.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This high cross is one of a series known as the Ossory Crosses.
Rather than Biblical depictions, they are elaborately decorated with panels of interlacing spirals, geometrical shapes, and large rounded bosses, possibly representing earlier metalwork.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
You can't go around attacking nations and capturing their presidents - it makes a mockery of the FIFA Peace Prize!
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
You can't go around attacking nations and capturing their presidents - it makes a mockery of the FIFA Peace Prize!
A good way into listening to the audiobook of 'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' by Stephen Graham Jones, and I think it might be the best audiobook I have ever heard.
Outstanding story, brilliantly told.
Outstanding story, brilliantly told.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
A good way into listening to the audiobook of 'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' by Stephen Graham Jones, and I think it might be the best audiobook I have ever heard.
Outstanding story, brilliantly told.
Outstanding story, brilliantly told.
Just had whiplash listening to the radio.
They were playing Lovefool by the Cardigans, and they said it was THIRTY YEARS OLD
They were playing Lovefool by the Cardigans, and they said it was THIRTY YEARS OLD
a close up of a man 's face with a serious look on his face .
Alt: Matt Damon in the final scene of Saving Private Ryan when he ages into an old man
media.tenor.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Just had whiplash listening to the radio.
They were playing Lovefool by the Cardigans, and they said it was THIRTY YEARS OLD
They were playing Lovefool by the Cardigans, and they said it was THIRTY YEARS OLD
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Bronze Age Complex at Kealkill • Cork
West Cork is one of the best places in Ireland to explore Bronze Age monuments thanks to its rich copper deposits.
This evocative example of a Bronze Age ritual landscape is hidden in the Maughanclea Hills at Kealkill.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺
West Cork is one of the best places in Ireland to explore Bronze Age monuments thanks to its rich copper deposits.
This evocative example of a Bronze Age ritual landscape is hidden in the Maughanclea Hills at Kealkill.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Bronze Age Complex at Kealkill • Cork
West Cork is one of the best places in Ireland to explore Bronze Age monuments thanks to its rich copper deposits.
This evocative example of a Bronze Age ritual landscape is hidden in the Maughanclea Hills at Kealkill.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺
West Cork is one of the best places in Ireland to explore Bronze Age monuments thanks to its rich copper deposits.
This evocative example of a Bronze Age ritual landscape is hidden in the Maughanclea Hills at Kealkill.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Archaeology 🏺
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For our first walk of 2026, we went with a family favourite at Carey's Castle just outside our hometown of Clonmel, Tipperary.
It's always a magical place to explore!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
It's always a magical place to explore!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
For our first walk of 2026, we went with a family favourite at Carey's Castle just outside our hometown of Clonmel, Tipperary.
It's always a magical place to explore!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
It's always a magical place to explore!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
#ArcRaiders captures the nature of humanity better than any game I've played.
You meet some people who'll have a bit of craic, or even be helpful.
Others who'll attack you on sight, and some real rats who will pretend to be friendly only to murder and rob you right at the end.
Awesome game!
You meet some people who'll have a bit of craic, or even be helpful.
Others who'll attack you on sight, and some real rats who will pretend to be friendly only to murder and rob you right at the end.
Awesome game!
December 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#ArcRaiders captures the nature of humanity better than any game I've played.
You meet some people who'll have a bit of craic, or even be helpful.
Others who'll attack you on sight, and some real rats who will pretend to be friendly only to murder and rob you right at the end.
Awesome game!
You meet some people who'll have a bit of craic, or even be helpful.
Others who'll attack you on sight, and some real rats who will pretend to be friendly only to murder and rob you right at the end.
Awesome game!
I'm very proud of what we're building with @tuatha.ie, and I'm so thankful for the community, and all the brilliant people who have worked with us on tours, talks and behind the scenes this year.
We've some big plans for the year ahead!
We've some big plans for the year ahead!
It’s been so great to see the Tuatha community grow over the past year!
Here's a short thread of some of what we've been up to:
This year has seen the production of twelve brand new itineraries, helping you to explore landscapes like the Ards Peninsula, Galway, the Fermanagh Lakelands, and more.
Here's a short thread of some of what we've been up to:
This year has seen the production of twelve brand new itineraries, helping you to explore landscapes like the Ards Peninsula, Galway, the Fermanagh Lakelands, and more.
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I'm very proud of what we're building with @tuatha.ie, and I'm so thankful for the community, and all the brilliant people who have worked with us on tours, talks and behind the scenes this year.
We've some big plans for the year ahead!
We've some big plans for the year ahead!
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Excellent work, lads, but we still have 28% of Irish people using chatgpt, let's get that down to 0%
December 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Excellent work, lads, but we still have 28% of Irish people using chatgpt, let's get that down to 0%
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I've been so fortunate to visit on a number of occasions, but Skellig Michael is always near the top of my list of places to visit in Ireland!
The combination of the early medieval monastery, otherworldly scenery, and puffins make it a paradise to me.
What is your dream site to visit this year?
The combination of the early medieval monastery, otherworldly scenery, and puffins make it a paradise to me.
What is your dream site to visit this year?
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I've been so fortunate to visit on a number of occasions, but Skellig Michael is always near the top of my list of places to visit in Ireland!
The combination of the early medieval monastery, otherworldly scenery, and puffins make it a paradise to me.
What is your dream site to visit this year?
The combination of the early medieval monastery, otherworldly scenery, and puffins make it a paradise to me.
What is your dream site to visit this year?
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Today marks the final edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter for 2025!
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today marks the final edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter for 2025!
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
We’ve had an exciting year. Today's newsletter features a short recap of some of what we were up to – from exciting research projects to telling the story of fascinating places.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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OPW parks and heritage sites across Ireland offer great options for family days out, winter walks and time well spent outdoors.
Please check individual sites for opening times before you visit.
Find out more at heritageireland.ie
#OPW #HeritageIreland #FamilyDaysOut
📸Ken Williams
Please check individual sites for opening times before you visit.
Find out more at heritageireland.ie
#OPW #HeritageIreland #FamilyDaysOut
📸Ken Williams
December 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
OPW parks and heritage sites across Ireland offer great options for family days out, winter walks and time well spent outdoors.
Please check individual sites for opening times before you visit.
Find out more at heritageireland.ie
#OPW #HeritageIreland #FamilyDaysOut
📸Ken Williams
Please check individual sites for opening times before you visit.
Find out more at heritageireland.ie
#OPW #HeritageIreland #FamilyDaysOut
📸Ken Williams
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Twilight falls on Kilcooley Abbey, Tipperary.
Kilcooley is one of Ireland’s finest medieval Cistercian abbeys and is a wonderful example of the Gothic architectural style.
It was founded in 1182 after a grant of land to the Cistercians by Domnall Mór Ua Briain King of Thomond
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Kilcooley is one of Ireland’s finest medieval Cistercian abbeys and is a wonderful example of the Gothic architectural style.
It was founded in 1182 after a grant of land to the Cistercians by Domnall Mór Ua Briain King of Thomond
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
December 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Twilight falls on Kilcooley Abbey, Tipperary.
Kilcooley is one of Ireland’s finest medieval Cistercian abbeys and is a wonderful example of the Gothic architectural style.
It was founded in 1182 after a grant of land to the Cistercians by Domnall Mór Ua Briain King of Thomond
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Kilcooley is one of Ireland’s finest medieval Cistercian abbeys and is a wonderful example of the Gothic architectural style.
It was founded in 1182 after a grant of land to the Cistercians by Domnall Mór Ua Briain King of Thomond
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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Kilclooney Dolmen • Donegal
One of Ireland's finest examples of a portal tomb, Kilclooney Dolmen is situated close to a number of other Neolithic monuments, suggesting this part of Donegal was an important landscape to Ireland's first farmers.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay
One of Ireland's finest examples of a portal tomb, Kilclooney Dolmen is situated close to a number of other Neolithic monuments, suggesting this part of Donegal was an important landscape to Ireland's first farmers.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay
December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Kilclooney Dolmen • Donegal
One of Ireland's finest examples of a portal tomb, Kilclooney Dolmen is situated close to a number of other Neolithic monuments, suggesting this part of Donegal was an important landscape to Ireland's first farmers.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay
One of Ireland's finest examples of a portal tomb, Kilclooney Dolmen is situated close to a number of other Neolithic monuments, suggesting this part of Donegal was an important landscape to Ireland's first farmers.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay
A molten sky over Clonmel this evening
December 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A molten sky over Clonmel this evening
So our 3 year old shoved the fridge door so hard it snapped off the hinges yesterday, and now it barely closes.
When it is absolutely jammed with Christmas food, too.
Absolute terrorist.
When it is absolutely jammed with Christmas food, too.
Absolute terrorist.
December 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
So our 3 year old shoved the fridge door so hard it snapped off the hinges yesterday, and now it barely closes.
When it is absolutely jammed with Christmas food, too.
Absolute terrorist.
When it is absolutely jammed with Christmas food, too.
Absolute terrorist.
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Looking for ideas for your traditional St Stephen’s Day walk?
Here’s some of our favourite historical hikes, with great places to explore in Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht.
Where is your favourite place for a good Stephen's Day walk?
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #IrishWalks
Here’s some of our favourite historical hikes, with great places to explore in Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht.
Where is your favourite place for a good Stephen's Day walk?
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #IrishWalks
December 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Looking for ideas for your traditional St Stephen’s Day walk?
Here’s some of our favourite historical hikes, with great places to explore in Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht.
Where is your favourite place for a good Stephen's Day walk?
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #IrishWalks
Here’s some of our favourite historical hikes, with great places to explore in Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connacht.
Where is your favourite place for a good Stephen's Day walk?
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #IrishWalks
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Nollaig Shona Daoibh!
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.
(This picture of a snowy Rock of Cashel was taken during the cold snap in January of this year).
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.
(This picture of a snowy Rock of Cashel was taken during the cold snap in January of this year).
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
December 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nollaig Shona Daoibh!
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.
(This picture of a snowy Rock of Cashel was taken during the cold snap in January of this year).
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and peaceful New Year.
(This picture of a snowy Rock of Cashel was taken during the cold snap in January of this year).
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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Giant Irish Deer • Megaloceros Giganteus
If only santa had a team of these magnificent animals pulling his sleigh! When fully grown, they stood at around 2m at the shoulder and weighed over a tonne.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Irish
If only santa had a team of these magnificent animals pulling his sleigh! When fully grown, they stood at around 2m at the shoulder and weighed over a tonne.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Irish
December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Giant Irish Deer • Megaloceros Giganteus
If only santa had a team of these magnificent animals pulling his sleigh! When fully grown, they stood at around 2m at the shoulder and weighed over a tonne.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Irish
If only santa had a team of these magnificent animals pulling his sleigh! When fully grown, they stood at around 2m at the shoulder and weighed over a tonne.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Irish
The compelling temptation to consume a load of these mushrooms in a ringfort on a moonlit night
December 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The compelling temptation to consume a load of these mushrooms in a ringfort on a moonlit night
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As much as I love Christmas, at this time of year I often feel the urge to get out and about to explore some of our incredible ancient landscapes.
So for this edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, I thought I'd share some of my favourite places for a good winter walk.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
So for this edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, I thought I'd share some of my favourite places for a good winter walk.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As much as I love Christmas, at this time of year I often feel the urge to get out and about to explore some of our incredible ancient landscapes.
So for this edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, I thought I'd share some of my favourite places for a good winter walk.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
So for this edition of our Monument Monday newsletter, I thought I'd share some of my favourite places for a good winter walk.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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Visiting Knockroe Passage Tomb for the Winter Solstice is always a lovely way to mark the year.
Here's a short video of this morning's experience 🔆
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Solstice
Here's a short video of this morning's experience 🔆
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Solstice
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Visiting Knockroe Passage Tomb for the Winter Solstice is always a lovely way to mark the year.
Here's a short video of this morning's experience 🔆
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Solstice
Here's a short video of this morning's experience 🔆
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #Solstice
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Delighted to attend the official launch of my #Medieval Walled Towns of Meath booklet this week. Thanks to everyone at Meath County Council and Abarta Heritage, and to The Heritage Council for their support.
PDF can be downloaded via the link below. 1/2
www.meath.ie/council/coun...
PDF can be downloaded via the link below. 1/2
www.meath.ie/council/coun...
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Delighted to attend the official launch of my #Medieval Walled Towns of Meath booklet this week. Thanks to everyone at Meath County Council and Abarta Heritage, and to The Heritage Council for their support.
PDF can be downloaded via the link below. 1/2
www.meath.ie/council/coun...
PDF can be downloaded via the link below. 1/2
www.meath.ie/council/coun...
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The beautiful landscape of the Ards Peninsula is a place soaked in stories and historical significance, and now Tuatha Members can explore it with our brand new itinerary!
December 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The beautiful landscape of the Ards Peninsula is a place soaked in stories and historical significance, and now Tuatha Members can explore it with our brand new itinerary!
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Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
December 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW