As the most comprehensive and detailed compact guide to the archaeological sites of Ireland, this new volume will prove invaluable to archaeologists, students of Irish history, and tourists alike. The ultimate guide to the archaeological sites of the island of Ireland, including over 250 plans and illustrations and expert and detailed coverage of all Ireland's major archaeological treasures.
As the most comprehensive and detailed compact guide to the archaeological sites of Ireland, this new volume will prove invaluable to archaeologists, students of Irish history, and tourists alike.The ultimate guide to the archaeological sites of the island of Ireland, including over 250 plans and illustrations and expert and detailed coverage of all Ireland's major archaeological treasures.
Andy Halpin is a curator of archaeology in the Irish Antiques Division at the Nation Museum of Ireland. Conor Newman teaches late prehistoric and early medieval archaeology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His research interests include the archaeology of the 4th-6th century transition from pagan to Christian Ireland and later prehistoric "royal" centers.
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* 1: Introduction: Ireland from first settlers to the seventeenth century * 2: North-east: Antrim Armagh Down * 3: North-west: Derry Donegal Tyrone * 4: North Midlands: Cavan Fermanagh Leitrim Longford Monaghan * 5: West: Galway Mayo Roscommon Sligo * 6: East: Dublin Kildare Laois Louth Meath Westmeath Wicklow * 7: Shannon: Clare Limerick Offaly North Tipperary * 8: South-east: Carlow Kilkenny S. Tipperary Waterford Wexford * 9: South-west: Cork Kerry