George Eogan's Excavations at Knowth

26/07/2024

Exciting news! The new publication on Knowth by the Publications team at The Royal Irish Academy has landed. It's a guide to the site, and 'offers a general overview of what Knowth is all about, outlining why it is of interest and importance. In part, it is intended as a guide that people can use to navigate their way around the site, but it is also a book that anyone can read, use and enjoy without being on site and still get a feel for Knowth and how it came to be what it is.' https://shop.ria.ie/products/knowth Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth National Monuments Service - Archaeology Heritage Ireland Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

26/06/2024

More fantastic photos from on site at Knowth, taken by Ailbhe and Clare at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth. The stones representing the remains of Tomb 19 - to the east of the Great Mound. And the pear tree in the mist.

20/06/2024

It's summer solstice for those of us in the northern hemisphere. No better way to mark it than by sharing the news of an upcoming The Royal Irish Academy publication on Knowth! All of us in the RIA Publications Office (especially Helena and Fidelma) are very excited - and a bit nervous - for this one to appear. It was wonderful to work once again with the brilliant Kerri Cleary, Elizabeth Twohig, Patrizia La Piscopia, Claire Breen, Edel Bhreathnach and Marie-Luise Theuerkauf, amazing colleagues in National Monuments Service - Archaeology, Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth, OPW - Office of Public Works National Museum of Ireland and the inspiring Shadows and Stone - Photography by Ken Williams and illustrator Steve Doogan to bring this guide to Knowth together. In bookshops next month, but see below to pre-order from the RIA webshop.

17/06/2024

Fantastic views of the site and really stunning skies on show over the weekend. Stunning photos from Ailbhe at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

12/06/2024

From the RTÉ Archives - a News report broadcast on 12 June 1973, about work underway and being planned by the OPW at various heritage sites, including at Knowth (see about 1min 20 in). A real blast from the past. So interesting to see it under excavation.

The Office of Public Works has plans to maintain and preserve more heritage sites in Ireland.

23/05/2024

The sandmartins are back at Knowth! Lovely clip from Sharon at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

02/04/2024

Still time to participate in the public consultation on the development of the first Heritage Strategy for Ireland. Survey runs until 10 April. 'The "Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2024-2034" emphasises the role of local communities and key stakeholders in World Heritage processes, management, conservation, protection, presentation, and interpretation.' More information and link to the survey 👇 National Monuments Service - Archaeology Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

29/02/2024

Knowth has re-opened to visitors for the 2024 season! Book your tour online at https://heritageireland.ie/.../bru-na-boinne-visitor.../ and enjoy the fabulous experience in the company of our colleagues at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

What a beautiful morning to reopen Knowth for 2024 season.
Wrap up warm though. It's a cold one.❄️🌬📷Ailbhe
Book your tour online
https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-knowth-and-dowth/
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14/02/2024

It's grants time again. See below for details of the latest round of The Royal Irish Academy's Archaeology Research Grants Scheme, in partnership with the National Monuments Service - Archaeology (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) and the Historic Environment Division of the Northern Ireland Department for Communities, and the Archaeology Radiocarbon Dates Scheme in association with Queen's University Belfast. Closing date for both is 29 March 2024.

Archaeology Research Grants and Radiocarbon Dates schemes now open to applications!

The Royal Irish Academy is happy to once again open the annual Archaeology Research Grants Scheme in partnership with the National Monuments Service - Archaeology
(Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) and the Historic Environment Division (Department For Communities, NI) which enables this scheme to operate on an all-island basis. This scheme welcomes proposals for smaller-scale archaeological research associated with the archaeology of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland.

In association with Queen's University Belfast, the Royal Irish Academy also offers a radiocarbon scheme which facilitates dating for up to twelve applicants per annum to be used for the purposes of archaeological research in Ireland.

The two schemes are open to archaeological researchers/archaeologists, including undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and PhD candidates.

Applications are welcomed for both schemes until 29 March 2024, see details and apply: https://bit.ly/3SG2ljT

📷 Image from 2023 Archaeology Research Grant recipient Neil Carlin's project 'Let sleeping dogs lie: dating animal bones from inside Newgrange passage tomb'.

20/12/2023

Another reason, if you need one, to celebrate the winter solstice and Brú na Bóinne this year: 'The megalithic art of the passage tombs at Knowth, County Meath', is now available online as an open access resource in the Digital Repository of Ireland!
This latest volume in The Royal Irish Academy 'Excavations at Knowth' series presents a complete catalogue of all the recorded carved stones at Knowth, through descriptions, drawings and photographs. (Photograph in the piece below © Photographic Archive, National Monuments Service, Government of Ireland) Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth National Monuments Service - Archaeology Heritage Ireland Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Shadows and Stone - Photography by Ken Williams

The megalithic art of the passage tombs at Knowth, County Meath, by George Eogan MRIA and Elizabeth Shee Twohig MRIA, is now available as an online, open access resource in the Digital Repository of Ireland.

20/12/2023

Link in the post below for the live-stream tomorrow (21 December) of the winter solstice from Newgrange!

The wait is nearly over! Only 1 more day until the Winter Solstice at Newgrange. Be sure to bookmark this link: https://heritageireland.pulse.ly/gdyohde2q5 and join us tomorrow for this exciting live stream event
Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth OPW - Office of Public Works The New York Times - Travel Discover Boyne Valley Astronomy Ireland

11/12/2023

It's 30 years since Brú na Bóinne was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Property!

08/12/2023

The live stream of the winter solstice from Newgrange is back this year! Keep an eye on posts from OPW - Office of Public Works and Heritage Ireland for details of how to tune in on 21 December, at 8.40 a.m. Fingers crossed for clear skies.

The Office of Public Works is delighted to announce the return of the live stream from the internal chamber at Newgrange this December 21st. We are inviting people from all over Ireland and the world to experience this extraordinary phenomenon as it happens.
Get the full details here: https://gov.pulse.ly/2iwyhdgjey and mark your calendar for an unforgettable experience!
Be sure to follow us for updates on the live broadcast link.
Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth OPW - Office of Public Works Patrick O'Donovan Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Tourism Ireland Fáilte Ireland RTÉ News BBC Travel The New York Times - Travel

23/11/2023

'Revealing the past' archaeology conference, showcasing recent discoveries from archaeological excavation and related research, is happening again on 4 December at The Royal Irish Academy. Details below!

We are pleased to announce the return of 'Revealing the Past', our biennial archaeology conference!

Showcasing recent discoveries from archaeological excavation and related research funded by the National Monuments Service - Archaeology and Historic Environment Division NI and radiocarbon dating research funded by Queen's University Belfast, through grants administered by the Royal Irish Academy's Standing Committee for Archaeology.

The event will be held on Monday, 4 December, 10am-4.30pm in the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.

See more information and book your ticket: https://bit.ly/3MZrnsj

20/11/2023

The second Meath Archaeological and Historical Society George Eogan Memorial Lecture will be given by Geraldine Stout. Details below:

12/11/2023

26/10/2023

Still time to get in a visit to Knowth before it closes for the winter! Book your tour before you go: https://heritageireland.ie/.../bru-na-boinne-visitor.../ and the wonderful people at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth will guide you around.

Just over 2 weeks left before Knowth closes for the winter. If you are planning a trip please remember to book your visit online https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/bru-na-boinne-visitor-centre-newgrange-and-knowth/ 📸Clare T

26/10/2023

If you've worked in archaeology on the island of Ireland, the Discovery Programme would like your input - complete the sectoral survey below, part of its Strategic Archaeological Research Frameworks project

Have you worked in archaeology on the island of Ireland? If you have, then we want to hear from you. Please complete this short sectoral survey as part of our Strategic Archaeological Research Frameworks project, & inform the debate on future research needs.

https://tinyurl.com/SARFP1

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05/10/2023

Gorgeous night-time photos of Knowth taken by Shadows and Stone - Photography by Ken Williams and shared by our colleagues at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth to mark International Space Week!

04/10/2023

The Autumn archaeology grants schemes from The Royal Irish Academy and National Monuments Service - Archaeology are open for applications. Full details and link for applications below. Closing date for all four schemes is 12 October 2023.

🍂 Autumn Archaeology Grants schemes open!

Together with the National Monuments Service - Archaeology, the Royal Irish Academy welcome applications for the following schemes (including one new scheme):

- Archaeological Archives Research Grants scheme: this new scheme will support research and analysis connected to archival artefacts and other excavation-related material arising from non-RIA excavations of sites in Ireland.

- Archaeology Research Excavation Grants: this is the only fund in Ireland which supports proposals for independent research excavation associated with the archaeology of Ireland and also includes pre-excavation surveys, post-excavation analyses, publication and archiving of RIA funded excavation.

- Archaeology Legacy Grants scheme: provides support for post-excavation research for Archaeological Research Excavations which were previously funded by the RIA and whose RIA excavation funding ended at least five years ago.

- Archaeological Research for World Heritage sites Grants scheme: offers an opportunity for those working on the archaeology of the Brú na Bóinne and Sceilg Mhichíl Heritage properties as well as those sites on the Tentative List sites announced in 2022.

✍ Applications for all four schemes are welcomed until Thursday, 12 October 2023.

🤔 See full details and apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3Lu7zwk

Image: Ballyglass Co. Mayo, an Early Neolithic site comprising a large timber house and, immediately overlying this, a dual court tomb, excavated in 1969-1971 by Dr Seán Ó Nualláin. An Archaeology Legacy grant previously helped Jessica Smyth with her ‘Ballyglass Publication and Archiving Project’.

07/09/2023

The autumn sunshine highlighting the megalithic art on Kerbstone 41 of the Great Mound at Knowth. Photo by Darragh at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth Find out more in the book 'The megalithic art of the passage tombs at Knowth, County Meath', https://www.ria.ie/excavations-knowth-volume-7-megalithic-art-passage-tombs-knowth-co-meath The Royal Irish Academy

September is Knowths month to shine. The autumnal light gives kerbstones like K41 its moment in the sun🌞🍂📷 Darragh

29/08/2023

Great photo from Knowth today, taken by Darragh at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

🦋 📷 Darragh

14/07/2023

A day of soft Irish summer weather at Knowth, filmed by Ailbhe at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth.

05/07/2023

Some very dramatic skies at Knowth in recent weeks, wonderfully captured by Darragh at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

21/06/2023

Happy summer solstice to all in the northern hemisphere!

23/05/2023

Amazing view from the top of the main tomb at Knowth on a glorious May day. Photo by Rodney at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

What a view from the top of Knowth 👀📷 Rodney

09/05/2023

For your diaries: 1 June at The Royal Irish Academy. A one-day conference exploring the solutions needed to protect Ireland's culture and heritage from the impacts of climate change. Intended audience: practitioners, policymakers, community representatives and academics in climate change/environmental sciences/heritage sciences/heritage-related disciplines. Free, but booking is essential. Supported by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Details in the link below 👇

One day conference to explore the solutions needed to protect Ireland's culture and heritage from the impacts of climate change.

02/05/2023

'Mad May hares'! Wonderful footage of some of the wildlife at Knowth filmed by our friends at Brú na Bóinne - Newgrange and Knowth

18/04/2023

Next guided tour with interpretation is at Ross Castle on Saturday next, 22 April at 3.15 p.m. Details below of how to book, via OPW - Office of Public Works.

06/04/2023

A symposium commemorating Professor Eogan, organised by the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, is taking place on Saturday, 15 April in the RSAI offices at 63 Merrion Square. Details below 👇

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Symposium to commemorate Prof. George Eogan

Saturday 15 April 2023 10 am - 2.30 pm. 63 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. IN-PERSON ONLY.

10:00 am Introduction: Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, President
Dr Michael Ryan, Chairperson
10:15 am Dr Elizabeth Shee Twohig, Passage tomb Journeys: following Professor George Eogan’s footsteps into Knowth
10:35 am Dr Eoin Grogan, The prehistoric pottery from Knowth – a unique assemblage
10:55 am Joe Fenwick, MA, Crafting the Knowth macehead: an experimental exploration of a unique Neolithic artefact
11:15 am Conor Newman, MA, Raffin Fort, the later phases
11:35 am Q&A
11:55 am Coffee break
Slide show by Joe Fenwick featuring pictures and interview clips of Professor Eogan and his research at Knowth
12:30 pm Finola O’Carroll, MA, Seen and unseen, the archaeology of East Meath
12:50 pm Dr Kieran O’Conor, Recent Research at Moygara Castle, Co. Sligo
13:10 pm Dr Karena Morton, The wall paintings in the Franciscan Tertiary Friary of Court Abbey, Co. Sligo
13:30 pm Dr Niall Brady, On rivers and bridges with a focus on Co. Meath
13:50 pm Q&A
14.10 pm Closing remarks

Please register via the Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/rsai-symposium-commemorating-prof-george-eogan-tickets-600319540907

UCD School of Archaeology, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, University College Dublin, National Museum of Ireland, Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland, National Monuments Service - Archaeology, OPW - Office of Public Works, Meath County Council, UCD Archaeology Society