Seven wonders of Ireland’s historical world
While we’re all familiar with high-profile places like Glendalough and Newgrange, there are 750 less well-known heritage sites around Ireland, all worth a visit. Here’s a taster of just a few of them
Behind the News: Conor Newman, volunteering fan
Volunteers are more important than ever to our communities and to our awareness of our past, says the chairman of the Heritage Council
NUIG students discover church linked to St Columbanus in Italy
Archaeology students find remains of medieval church beneath basilica in Bobbio
Guidebook by Aran expert explores mysteries of Dún Aonghasa’s past
Author says hillfort residents had their own thriving bronze casting industry
Storms reveal 7,500-year-old ‘drowned forest’ on north Galway coastline
Evidence confirms Galway Bay once covered in forests and lagoons
Heritage Council urges tax incentives to rescue historic buildings in Irish towns
Economic consultants also suggest greater share of National Lottery funds for sector
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Opinion: Heritage and culture can help our recovery, but only if we tend to our local roots
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