Work continues in Kinneigh graveyard around the new ‘Angel Stone’ area. Brendan Collins’s talent as a master stone builder is very much in evidence as he prepares this newly developed corner area tastefully and sensitively. This special place will be dedicated to all those who have been buried in Kinneigh but whose names are not [...]
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An Excellent Resource for finding Archaeological Sites Nationwide
I came across a post by irisharchaeology.ie listing some exciting online tools for those interested in archaeology or indeed local sites in their area. The National Monuments Map Viewer plots out practically all sites nationwide and is extremely useful for getting precise locations of such sites through the OSI Mapping and Aerial Photography system. Below [...]
‘The Story of Ireland’ – Brian Boru and and our local Cahirvagliar Fort
As many of you know, the “Story of Ireland” series began last night on RTE. Presented by Journalist and author, Fergal Keane, the series is gives a intriguing account of Ireland with some masterful cinematography. What struck me was how much content the producers packed into the hour slot for series one. Covering the “Age [...]