In this paper we explore the concept of 'Meitheal' a practice of reciprocal exchange of labour, in relation to prehistoric woodworking, and we consider the importance of engagements that escape our attempts to capture or “archive.”

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“Meitheal Adhmadóireachta” Exploring and Communicating Prehistoric Irish Woodcraft Through Remaking and Shared Experience This article discusses the Pallasboy Project, an exploration of prehistoric woodworking, based around the “experimental” crafting of replicas of artefacts preserved in waterlogged deposits. These arte...

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