Tuatha
@tuatha.ie
Explore Ireland with us! Visitor guides, itineraries, courses, events — created by archaeologists for people who really want to get under the skin of Ireland.
Start your Irish archaeological adventure:
https://www.tuatha.ie/
(pics all our own work)
Start your Irish archaeological adventure:
https://www.tuatha.ie/
(pics all our own work)
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Tuatha
@tuatha.ie
· Nov 16
Hello! We're brand new to Bluesky!
We are a small company based in Clonmel, Tipperary. We're archaeologists who are focused on helping people to discover some of Ireland's wonderful ancient monuments and historic landscapes.
So if you're interested in Irish heritage, please do give us a follow!
We are a small company based in Clonmel, Tipperary. We're archaeologists who are focused on helping people to discover some of Ireland's wonderful ancient monuments and historic landscapes.
So if you're interested in Irish heritage, please do give us a follow!
Lámh Laichtín • The Shrine of St Lachtin's Arm
This remarkable shrine in the shape of a forearm dates to around c.1120.
A hollow in the shrine is believed to have held the arm bone of St. Lachtin, a saint of the 6th century.
(some additional detail in the Alt-Text)
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This remarkable shrine in the shape of a forearm dates to around c.1120.
A hollow in the shrine is believed to have held the arm bone of St. Lachtin, a saint of the 6th century.
(some additional detail in the Alt-Text)
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Lámh Laichtín • The Shrine of St Lachtin's Arm
This remarkable shrine in the shape of a forearm dates to around c.1120.
A hollow in the shrine is believed to have held the arm bone of St. Lachtin, a saint of the 6th century.
(some additional detail in the Alt-Text)
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This remarkable shrine in the shape of a forearm dates to around c.1120.
A hollow in the shrine is believed to have held the arm bone of St. Lachtin, a saint of the 6th century.
(some additional detail in the Alt-Text)
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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A great gift for those interested in Irish Heritage. The tours and online content is well researched and presented. Also the site tours and community are wonderful ways to explore Ireland heritage sites guided by local experts, at ana accessible level.
Cruachan Aí • Rathcroghan
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A great gift for those interested in Irish Heritage. The tours and online content is well researched and presented. Also the site tours and community are wonderful ways to explore Ireland heritage sites guided by local experts, at ana accessible level.
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Finally the research has been published to prove that wild cat (Felis silvestris) lived in Ireland 5,500 years ago. Many claims over the years but the backup genetics was needed and a good number of bones have been recovered to provide enough material www.rte.ie/news/munster...
Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago
The first directly dated wildcat bones found in Ireland have been identified, confirming that the species inhabited the island more than 5,500 years ago.
www.rte.ie
November 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Finally the research has been published to prove that wild cat (Felis silvestris) lived in Ireland 5,500 years ago. Many claims over the years but the backup genetics was needed and a good number of bones have been recovered to provide enough material www.rte.ie/news/munster...
Cruachan Aí • Rathcroghan
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Cruachan Aí • Rathcroghan
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
While Rathcroghan Mound has never been excavated, it has been carefully surveyed using a variety of techniques. The surveys revealed that under its relatively simple appearance today, it has a complicated, complex inner story - much like us all!
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Broadleas Stone Circle • Kildare
This unusual stone circle is set on the summit of a small hill.
It is an evocative place, and part of a fascinating swathe of monuments along the borderlands of Kildare and Wicklow, clearly an important landscape in our prehistoric past.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This unusual stone circle is set on the summit of a small hill.
It is an evocative place, and part of a fascinating swathe of monuments along the borderlands of Kildare and Wicklow, clearly an important landscape in our prehistoric past.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Broadleas Stone Circle • Kildare
This unusual stone circle is set on the summit of a small hill.
It is an evocative place, and part of a fascinating swathe of monuments along the borderlands of Kildare and Wicklow, clearly an important landscape in our prehistoric past.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This unusual stone circle is set on the summit of a small hill.
It is an evocative place, and part of a fascinating swathe of monuments along the borderlands of Kildare and Wicklow, clearly an important landscape in our prehistoric past.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Cnoc Raithní • Inis Oírr
This unusual feature, with its two upstanding pillar stones, marks a burial mound that was rediscovered and excavated in 1885 after a storm blew away the sand that covered it.
The dig revealed Bronze Age urns and human remains that were dated to c.1500 BC.
#Ireland
This unusual feature, with its two upstanding pillar stones, marks a burial mound that was rediscovered and excavated in 1885 after a storm blew away the sand that covered it.
The dig revealed Bronze Age urns and human remains that were dated to c.1500 BC.
#Ireland
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Cnoc Raithní • Inis Oírr
This unusual feature, with its two upstanding pillar stones, marks a burial mound that was rediscovered and excavated in 1885 after a storm blew away the sand that covered it.
The dig revealed Bronze Age urns and human remains that were dated to c.1500 BC.
#Ireland
This unusual feature, with its two upstanding pillar stones, marks a burial mound that was rediscovered and excavated in 1885 after a storm blew away the sand that covered it.
The dig revealed Bronze Age urns and human remains that were dated to c.1500 BC.
#Ireland
Since an early monastery was founded in this secluded valley by St Feichín in the 7th century, Fore has been well regarded as one of Ireland's most intact and important historic landscapes.
So, in today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a look at what makes Fore so wonderful!
So, in today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a look at what makes Fore so wonderful!
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Since an early monastery was founded in this secluded valley by St Feichín in the 7th century, Fore has been well regarded as one of Ireland's most intact and important historic landscapes.
So, in today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a look at what makes Fore so wonderful!
So, in today's edition of our #MonumentMonday newsletter, we take a look at what makes Fore so wonderful!
Annagh Stone Row • Mayo
Though typically thought of as a place of Christian pilgrimage, the hinterland of Croagh Patrick has long been a sacred place.
This can be inferred from the number of prehistoric monuments in the immediate hinterland of the mountain. Like this stone alignment at Annagh.
Though typically thought of as a place of Christian pilgrimage, the hinterland of Croagh Patrick has long been a sacred place.
This can be inferred from the number of prehistoric monuments in the immediate hinterland of the mountain. Like this stone alignment at Annagh.
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Annagh Stone Row • Mayo
Though typically thought of as a place of Christian pilgrimage, the hinterland of Croagh Patrick has long been a sacred place.
This can be inferred from the number of prehistoric monuments in the immediate hinterland of the mountain. Like this stone alignment at Annagh.
Though typically thought of as a place of Christian pilgrimage, the hinterland of Croagh Patrick has long been a sacred place.
This can be inferred from the number of prehistoric monuments in the immediate hinterland of the mountain. Like this stone alignment at Annagh.
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Home and Away: The Reach and Range of Archaeology at UCD.
@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social Research Day 2025
Theatre L143, Sutherland School of Law, 2 Dec, 9:30-16:30.
Includes a celebration of our Early Career Researchers chaired by UCD VP Prof Kate Robson Brown
RSVP by 21 Nov: barry.molloy@ucd.ie
@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social Research Day 2025
Theatre L143, Sutherland School of Law, 2 Dec, 9:30-16:30.
Includes a celebration of our Early Career Researchers chaired by UCD VP Prof Kate Robson Brown
RSVP by 21 Nov: barry.molloy@ucd.ie
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Home and Away: The Reach and Range of Archaeology at UCD.
@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social Research Day 2025
Theatre L143, Sutherland School of Law, 2 Dec, 9:30-16:30.
Includes a celebration of our Early Career Researchers chaired by UCD VP Prof Kate Robson Brown
RSVP by 21 Nov: barry.molloy@ucd.ie
@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social Research Day 2025
Theatre L143, Sutherland School of Law, 2 Dec, 9:30-16:30.
Includes a celebration of our Early Career Researchers chaired by UCD VP Prof Kate Robson Brown
RSVP by 21 Nov: barry.molloy@ucd.ie
We had a wonderful day for our Tuatha Tour of Fore today!
We discussed the important prehistoric landscape of this sheltered valley, St Féichín's early monastery, and the expansive Benedictine Priory founded by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century, as well as the medieval walled town.
We discussed the important prehistoric landscape of this sheltered valley, St Féichín's early monastery, and the expansive Benedictine Priory founded by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century, as well as the medieval walled town.
November 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We had a wonderful day for our Tuatha Tour of Fore today!
We discussed the important prehistoric landscape of this sheltered valley, St Féichín's early monastery, and the expansive Benedictine Priory founded by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century, as well as the medieval walled town.
We discussed the important prehistoric landscape of this sheltered valley, St Féichín's early monastery, and the expansive Benedictine Priory founded by Hugh de Lacy in the late 12th century, as well as the medieval walled town.
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Nice to see Emain Macha / Loughnashade highlighted. A fine place to visit at any time of year. Photos taken on a fine June day 2015 during a visit to the Centre & this impresssive site. All the more memorable on account of the expert guidance by Prof Jim Mallory of @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Nice to see Emain Macha / Loughnashade highlighted. A fine place to visit at any time of year. Photos taken on a fine June day 2015 during a visit to the Centre & this impresssive site. All the more memorable on account of the expert guidance by Prof Jim Mallory of @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
In the late 18th century, men were digging a drain at the edge of the lake of Loughnashade in the shadow of Emain Macha, Navan Fort, in County Armagh.
They made a truly spectacular discovery, four enormous sheet bronze horns or trumpets, dating to around 100 BC, along with human remains.
They made a truly spectacular discovery, four enormous sheet bronze horns or trumpets, dating to around 100 BC, along with human remains.
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In the late 18th century, men were digging a drain at the edge of the lake of Loughnashade in the shadow of Emain Macha, Navan Fort, in County Armagh.
They made a truly spectacular discovery, four enormous sheet bronze horns or trumpets, dating to around 100 BC, along with human remains.
They made a truly spectacular discovery, four enormous sheet bronze horns or trumpets, dating to around 100 BC, along with human remains.
Audley's Castle • Down
This 15th century towerhouse is set on a prominent rocky knoll that overlooks Strangford Lough.
Game of Thrones fans might recognise the landscape. It features as the battlefield where Rob Stark first meets Talisa.
A meeting that would eventually lead to a red wedding.
This 15th century towerhouse is set on a prominent rocky knoll that overlooks Strangford Lough.
Game of Thrones fans might recognise the landscape. It features as the battlefield where Rob Stark first meets Talisa.
A meeting that would eventually lead to a red wedding.
November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Audley's Castle • Down
This 15th century towerhouse is set on a prominent rocky knoll that overlooks Strangford Lough.
Game of Thrones fans might recognise the landscape. It features as the battlefield where Rob Stark first meets Talisa.
A meeting that would eventually lead to a red wedding.
This 15th century towerhouse is set on a prominent rocky knoll that overlooks Strangford Lough.
Game of Thrones fans might recognise the landscape. It features as the battlefield where Rob Stark first meets Talisa.
A meeting that would eventually lead to a red wedding.
Back from the beautiful Ards Peninsula in County Down.
Such a stunning landscape, especially when lit with the low November sun. And a whole host of incredible monuments to explore.
Full heads, hearts, and memory cards after that!
Such a stunning landscape, especially when lit with the low November sun. And a whole host of incredible monuments to explore.
Full heads, hearts, and memory cards after that!
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Back from the beautiful Ards Peninsula in County Down.
Such a stunning landscape, especially when lit with the low November sun. And a whole host of incredible monuments to explore.
Full heads, hearts, and memory cards after that!
Such a stunning landscape, especially when lit with the low November sun. And a whole host of incredible monuments to explore.
Full heads, hearts, and memory cards after that!
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Wishing Ciara McCarthy well in her career as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland!
This follows recent commercial dive qualifications supported by the @nationalmons.bsky.social dive grant scheme.
#UCHIreland #underwaterarchaeology
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @nautarchsoc.bsky.social
This follows recent commercial dive qualifications supported by the @nationalmons.bsky.social dive grant scheme.
#UCHIreland #underwaterarchaeology
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @nautarchsoc.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Wishing Ciara McCarthy well in her career as an underwater archaeologist in Ireland!
This follows recent commercial dive qualifications supported by the @nationalmons.bsky.social dive grant scheme.
#UCHIreland #underwaterarchaeology
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @nautarchsoc.bsky.social
This follows recent commercial dive qualifications supported by the @nationalmons.bsky.social dive grant scheme.
#UCHIreland #underwaterarchaeology
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social @nautarchsoc.bsky.social
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we visit an atmospheric and evocative medieval chapel in County Westmeath.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In today's edition of our free #MonumentMonday newsletter, we visit an atmospheric and evocative medieval chapel in County Westmeath.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm #DiscoverIreland
Poulnabrone • The Burren
Situated in the heart of the Burren, Poulnabrone is one of Ireland's earliest dated megalithic tombs.
During excavations, the co-mingled remains of at least 36 individuals were recovered from the tomb chamber, largely dating from c.3800–3200 BC.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Situated in the heart of the Burren, Poulnabrone is one of Ireland's earliest dated megalithic tombs.
During excavations, the co-mingled remains of at least 36 individuals were recovered from the tomb chamber, largely dating from c.3800–3200 BC.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Poulnabrone • The Burren
Situated in the heart of the Burren, Poulnabrone is one of Ireland's earliest dated megalithic tombs.
During excavations, the co-mingled remains of at least 36 individuals were recovered from the tomb chamber, largely dating from c.3800–3200 BC.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Situated in the heart of the Burren, Poulnabrone is one of Ireland's earliest dated megalithic tombs.
During excavations, the co-mingled remains of at least 36 individuals were recovered from the tomb chamber, largely dating from c.3800–3200 BC.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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Did an Irish 'nation' ever exist? Who were the Scotti? The Féni? The Gaels? Dr Patrick Wadden, DCU & Belmont Abbey College, provides a masterclass on the written sources and how Irish authors conceptualised Irishness in the early Middle Ages. @maynoothuniversity.ie open.spotify.com/episode/40rP...
Irish national identity in the early Middle Ages with Dr Patrick Wadden
open.spotify.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Did an Irish 'nation' ever exist? Who were the Scotti? The Féni? The Gaels? Dr Patrick Wadden, DCU & Belmont Abbey College, provides a masterclass on the written sources and how Irish authors conceptualised Irishness in the early Middle Ages. @maynoothuniversity.ie open.spotify.com/episode/40rP...
At this time of year, just before the last of the leaves fall, I love to spend time in County Wicklow.
Our itinerary is focused around the beautiful vales and valleys of the mountains, with Glendalough as the centrepiece.
It's an ideal weekend excursion, or dwell longer to enjoy longer hikes
Our itinerary is focused around the beautiful vales and valleys of the mountains, with Glendalough as the centrepiece.
It's an ideal weekend excursion, or dwell longer to enjoy longer hikes
November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
At this time of year, just before the last of the leaves fall, I love to spend time in County Wicklow.
Our itinerary is focused around the beautiful vales and valleys of the mountains, with Glendalough as the centrepiece.
It's an ideal weekend excursion, or dwell longer to enjoy longer hikes
Our itinerary is focused around the beautiful vales and valleys of the mountains, with Glendalough as the centrepiece.
It's an ideal weekend excursion, or dwell longer to enjoy longer hikes
'The Irish always carry an axe in their hand as if it were a staff… From the axe, there is always anxiety. If you think you are free from anxiety, you are not free from an axe.'
Giraldus Cambrensis, Topographia Hibernica c1185.
12-13th century axe from Donegal, and an illustration from Topographia
Giraldus Cambrensis, Topographia Hibernica c1185.
12-13th century axe from Donegal, and an illustration from Topographia
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
'The Irish always carry an axe in their hand as if it were a staff… From the axe, there is always anxiety. If you think you are free from anxiety, you are not free from an axe.'
Giraldus Cambrensis, Topographia Hibernica c1185.
12-13th century axe from Donegal, and an illustration from Topographia
Giraldus Cambrensis, Topographia Hibernica c1185.
12-13th century axe from Donegal, and an illustration from Topographia
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Today in Maynooth! All welcome! 🍾🥂📚 Even if you can't attend, Boydell & Brewer are offering a **65%** discount on the book until the end of November. Enter the code BB158 when ordering it from their website (individual not institutional orders):
boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...
boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...
November 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today in Maynooth! All welcome! 🍾🥂📚 Even if you can't attend, Boydell & Brewer are offering a **65%** discount on the book until the end of November. Enter the code BB158 when ordering it from their website (individual not institutional orders):
boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...
boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...
Tomb Shrine and Round Tower • Clones • Monaghan
The market town of Clones developed from an early monastery founded by St Tighearnach in the 6th century.
Though much of the original monastery has been lost, echoes of Clones’ early roots can still be discovered, especially in the old graveyard.
The market town of Clones developed from an early monastery founded by St Tighearnach in the 6th century.
Though much of the original monastery has been lost, echoes of Clones’ early roots can still be discovered, especially in the old graveyard.
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Tomb Shrine and Round Tower • Clones • Monaghan
The market town of Clones developed from an early monastery founded by St Tighearnach in the 6th century.
Though much of the original monastery has been lost, echoes of Clones’ early roots can still be discovered, especially in the old graveyard.
The market town of Clones developed from an early monastery founded by St Tighearnach in the 6th century.
Though much of the original monastery has been lost, echoes of Clones’ early roots can still be discovered, especially in the old graveyard.
Muckross Friary • Killarney • Kerry
This Franciscan friary was founded by Donal McCarthy Mór in around c.1445. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
This extensive and well-preserved complex is set close to the eastern shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This Franciscan friary was founded by Donal McCarthy Mór in around c.1445. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
This extensive and well-preserved complex is set close to the eastern shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Muckross Friary • Killarney • Kerry
This Franciscan friary was founded by Donal McCarthy Mór in around c.1445. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
This extensive and well-preserved complex is set close to the eastern shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
This Franciscan friary was founded by Donal McCarthy Mór in around c.1445. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
This extensive and well-preserved complex is set close to the eastern shore of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park.
#Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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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