On the 24th of January 2025, Ireland was battered by Storm Éowyn, a weather event that left a significant mark on our landscapes and communities. With ferocious winds, snow and rain, the storm caused widespread damage, particularly through falling trees and downed electrical powerlines. In my local area of Sligo, Sligo County Council immediately began… Continue reading Sligo Community Comes Together Post Storm Éowyn
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Irish Civil War Dugout researchers win Cathaoirleach Award
Celebrating Heritage: Award-Winning Book Explores Irish Civil War Dugout We are thrilled to announce that ‘An Irish Civil War Dugout: Tormore Cave, County Sligo. Archaeology, History, Memory’ has won the Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award for ‘Heritage and the Irish Language.’ Co-authored by Dr. Marion Dowd, Robert Mulraney, and Dr. James Bonsall, this groundbreaking work highlights the first archaeological excavation of an Irish Civil War site. Featuring nearly 200 artefacts and untold stories of anti-Treaty IRA fighters, the book blends archaeology, history, and community memory, shedding light on Sligo’s past. Available in hardback and as a free PDF, it’s a treasure for history enthusiasts and specialists alike.
Science Week at Carbury National School
Step into the world of archaeology like never before! Using drones and special geophysical tools, archaeologists can uncover ancient tombs, hidden ruins, and mysterious patterns beneath the ground—all without digging. Learn how these high-tech tools are transforming how we explore Ireland’s incredible history and help protect it for the future!
Publication: Contribution to the Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New Perspectives
I'm pleased to share that the Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New Perspectives, available on bookshelves now, includes a contribution by Robert Mulraney, Dr Marion Dowd and myself. This comprehensive and richly illustrated volume offers significant new insights into the Irish Civil War. About the Book: This book, edited by John Crowley, Helene O'Keeffe,… Continue reading Publication: Contribution to the Atlas of the Irish Civil War: New Perspectives
Publication: Tormore Cave – An Irish Civil War Dugout
New Book Reveals Hidden History of Ireland’s Civil War: An Irish Civil War Dugout: Tormore Cave, County Sligo. Archaeology, History, Memory I'm proud to announce the publication of my latest book, An Irish Civil War Dugout: Tormore Cave, County Sligo. Archaeology, History, Memory, authored by Dr. Marion Dowd, Robert Mulraney, and myself, published by Archaeopress,… Continue reading Publication: Tormore Cave – An Irish Civil War Dugout
Book Launch: The Six – The Lives and Memorialisation of Sligo’s Noble Six
We held a book launch for The Six - The Lives and Memorialisation of Sligo’s Noble Six on the 20th September 2022, 100 years to the day that the Noble Six were killed.
Publication: Excavation at the Neolithic Carrowmore Passage Tomb Complex
The results of an excavation at the Carrowmore passage tomb complex were published in the Volume XXX of the Journal of Irish Archaeology. I’ve been carrying out geophysical surveys across the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery since 2011 and in 2019, Dr Marion Dowd and I began excavating one of the most enigmatic sites in the Neolithic… Continue reading Publication: Excavation at the Neolithic Carrowmore Passage Tomb Complex
Hundreds of Prehistoric Tools discovered during lakeshore picnic
Press Release: Hundreds of Prehistoric Tools discovered during lakeshore picnic, Sligo 13 August 2020 Main Points Friends discover prehistoric site on shore of Glencar Lake while having a picnic 930 pieces of worked chert discovered The discovery indicates that prehistoric people were visiting Glencar Lake, at least 4,000 years ago and possibly up to 6,000… Continue reading Hundreds of Prehistoric Tools discovered during lakeshore picnic
Dr James Bonsall 