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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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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)
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Top 5 Must-See Historical Sites in Dublin
Dublin has much to offer in cultural and historical experiences. It is a vibrant and colorful city, with a history dating back many centuries. Dublin has it all - from castles and a Viking harbor to ancient pubs, medieval libraries, and more...
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Kindred Spirits Sculpture, County Cork, Ireland
The Kindred Spirits sculpture in the town of Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. The sculpture was unveiled in June 2017 and celebrates the "kindred spirits" of the people of Ireland and the North American Native Choctaw Nation, who, in 1847...
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Mould for Palstave Axes from Ancient Ireland
Palstave was a form of early Bronze Age axes. This mould was found near Dromore, Co. Down, Ireland. 1500-1000 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Derrynaflan Hoard
The Derrynaflan Hoard is a collection of Irish altar vessels dating between the 8th and 9th centuries CE. Discovered on the island of Derrynaflan, in the townland of Lurgoe, Co. Tipperary in 1980 CE, the pieces are now on display at the National...
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Decorated flat Axehead from ancient Ireland
The locality of excavation of this decorated flat axehead is unknown. Circa 1600 BCE. (National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
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Gold Collar from Ancient Ireland
Gold collar, Co. Clare, Ireland, c.irca 800-700 BCE.
National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin.
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Ireland c. 900 CE
Map of Ireland, c. 900 CE.