We are a national archaeological research body supported by the Heritage Council. We explore Ireland’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage through cutting-edge technology and a multi-disciplinary approach
About Us
We investigate sites and monuments of any period, across the island of Ireland, including the significant monuments at the Hill of Tara
Tara by Name, Tara by Nature?
We co-ordinate sectoral projects, including the Frameworks for Archaeological Research (FAR) Project
FAR
Past projects have included the climate heritage project CHERISH (Climate, Heritage and Environments of Reefs, Islands, and Headlands)
CHERISH
Creating an island-wide archaeological research frameworks strategy
Exploring the archaeological connections between Ireland’s temair places
Using geophysical survey to find Kilkenny Castle's lost Flemingstown
Preservation, digitisation & accessibility of cultural heritage through advanced 3D technologies
Atlantic GREat Expeditions
Investigating a Viking site at Woodstown, Co. Waterford
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