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Gold Bracelets & Dress Fastner from Ancient Ireland
This gold collection which dates back to the Late Bronze Age was found near New Ross, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Circa 800-700 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Grace O'Malley
Grace O'Malley (l. c. 1530-1603) was an Irish chieftain and seafarer who became famous as a pirate and rebel during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603) who was trying to increase her control of Irish lands. O'Malley's exploits...
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Ceide Fields
The Ceide Fields, near Ballycastle, Co. Mayo, on the western coast of Ireland, are recognised as one of the oldest and largest Stone Age farming sites in the world, dating back to c. 3700 BCE. The walls that have been discovered so far, rest...
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Decorated Bone Objects from Ancient Ireland
Note the decorations and carvings on these bones which were found at Loughcrew, Co. Meath, Ireland. 2nd century BCE. National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
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Woven Bag from Ancient Ireland
This piece of woven bag was found at Twyford, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. 3800-2500 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Food Bowl from Ancient Ireland
This bowl was found in Bohullion Upper, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Circa 1800 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Gold Torcs from Ancient Ireland
These 3 gold torcs were found at Tipper South, Co. Kildare, Ireland. 1200-1000 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Encrusted Urn from Ancient Ireland
This urn was found at Cist burial, Keenoge, Co. Meath, Ireland. 1900-1700 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Gold Disc from Ancient Ireland
This gold disc most likely represents a terminal of a collar or part of an earspool. From Co. Armagh, Ireland, 800-700 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Quern & Rubber from Ancient Ireland
This saddle-shaped quern (grind tone) and its rubber were found at Rathgall Hillfort, Rath East, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. 900-500 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)