Happy Weekend! Last month, the Ballyclogh 4 team on the #FoynestoLimerickRoadProject welcomed students from the University of Galway’s Department of Archaeology. Thanks for coming to visit & we look forward to seeing everyone out in the field soon! #irisharchaeology #universityofgalway #excavations
Hot off the presses! 📰📰 If you're in the Askeaton/Ballysteen area, be sure to pick up a copy of the ABC News 2025 to read about the "Forgotten Defenders", the pillboxes of the Shannon Estuary. #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #wwii #wwi #shannonestuary #pillboxes
🌈 After the rain comes colour.
A rainbow over Rincullia, brightening the dig site.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Excavation of animal remains — possibly a young calf 🐮 — at Rincullia.
Such discoveries help us understand the role of livestock in early settlement life.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #zooarchaeology #irisharchaeology
🛰️ Aerial views of the #excavation of a ringfort at Rincullia. These drone images give a unique perspective on the ongoing #archaeologicalexcavations & help our team document site features & spatial relationships w/ precision. #archaeology #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick
Archaeologists are clearing vegetation from the bank of this #ringfort, which remains partially intact. This process allows careful recording of the site’s features & preservation of its structure for future study #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick
“The Photographic Collection, B079.18.00001” by Dúchas © National Folklore Collection, UCD is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. ➡️ buff.ly/yHaXjb6 #archaeology #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #archaeologicalfinds #excavationfinds #quernstone #prehistoricarchaeology #prehistoric
Possible Structure at Clogh West 1 – captured from the air to reveal the hidden patterns of history beneath our feet. We uncovered similar sites during excavations on the N5 in Roscommon ➡️ buff.ly/jgIJQi4 #archaeology #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #prehistoricarchaeology
🛩️ Aerial archaeology in action!
Bird’s-eye views of Clogh West 1–3 showing the archaeological areas under excavation.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #birdseyeview #limerick #colimerick
At Ballynacaheragh 1, archaeologists uncovered a ring ditch with 5 cremation burials within the interior — offering a rare glimpse into ancient ritual & community life. #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #prehistoricarchaeology
Director Padraig Dunne and archaeologist Madison Yonda discuss findings from the cremation pit at Clogh West, shedding light on ancient practices.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Archaeologist Guillaume Ferreire records three postholes found together at Clogh West, revealing the possible remains of an ancient structure. Exciting insights coming to light!
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Archaeologist Matthew Hardy carefully excavating the skeletal remains of what may be a dog, discovered at the base of the ditch at Robertstown. Each find adds a new piece to the puzzle of the past.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Archaeologist Solène Galliez recording an excavated pit at Robertstown—capturing the details that help us interpret the past layer by layer.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Creating our own shade on a sunny day at Robertstown! The tent’s doing double duty— keeping us cool and helping reduce glare so we can see the features clearly. #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Werner Miguel Otte taking a photo of a pit. Even on the sunniest days, archaeology isn’t always picture-perfect. When the light’s too harsh, we make our own shadows to get the shot just right. #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Site Supervisor Manuel Piñeiro & archaeologist Anna Carreira deep in discussion, working to piece together the story behind the features in this area at Robertstown. Careful observation is key to understanding what lies beneath. #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject
Archaeologists Maria Jesús, Javier Lorenzo & the rest of the team meticulously trowelling to uncover a curvilinear feature w/in the interior of the enclosure at Robertstown. A careful process revealing layers of the past. #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject
Have you seen our new doc 'Life of a Sample'? View it here buff.ly/gEBO1X1 to see how important samples are in archaeology & what they can tell us #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #post-excavation #postex #postexcavation #ecofacts
New discovery at Clogh West 4! A fascinating stone spread has been uncovered, likely linked to a historic sweat house found on-site. Check out our previous post for more on this ancient structure! #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Exciting find at Clogh West 4! A possible sweat house has emerged during our investigations. Stay tuned as we uncover more from this intriguing site!
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
At Clogh East, Director Pádraig and archaeologist Robert delve into the details of a pit feature. Conversations like these help piece together the story of the site—one layer at a time.
#archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Ever wondered how archaeologists can tell how old a site is or what the past environment was like? Check out our new short documentary on 'Life of a Sample' to learn just that! buff.ly/gEBO1X1 #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #postex
#archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #archaeologicalfinds #excavationfinds #medievalarchaeology
Archaeologists Anna Carreira, Carmen Herrera, and María Jesús Quirós hard at work excavating the ditch at Robertstown—teamwork in action to uncover history! #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
A copper ring uncovered during excavations at Robertstown. It makes you wonder – was it lost or purposely placed in a feature? #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #archaeologicalfinds #excavationfinds
Yesterday at the TII #HeritageWeek2025 seminar, 4 of AMS's own archaeologists presented talks about different topics on archaeology & the discoveries from the #FoynestoLimerickRoadProject. Kudos to Bryn Coldrick, Liamóg Roche, Seán Tiffin, & John Channing for some very interesting presentations!
Archaeologist Ruairí Shannon carefully troweling inside the enclosure ditch at Robertstown. Every detail matters in uncovering the past! #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation
Archaeologist David Brewer uncovers an iron knife during excavations at a large enclosure in Robertstown. A remarkable find shedding light on the past! #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #archaeologicalfinds #excavationfinds
Archaeologist Chloë Broúwer uncovers iron artefacts during excavations at a large enclosure in Robertstown. Exciting discoveries that piece together history! #archaeology #archaeologicalexcavations #foynestolimerickroadproject #foynestolimerick #excavation #archaeologicalfinds #excavationfinds
