Category: Publications

Birds of Clare Island: Sedge Warbler

On Day 5 of Heritage Week we introduce a migrant bird breeding only at two locations on Clare Island, featuring in New Survey of Clare…

Birds of Clare Island: Willow Warbler

On Day 4 of Heritage Week we learn about a well-established breeding species on Clare Island, which features in New Survey of Clare Island, vol.…

Birds of Clare Island: Eurasian Whimbrel

On Day 3 of Heritage Week we introduce a typical spring and autumn passage migrant featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.

Birds of Clare Island: Corncrake

On Day 2 of Heritage Week we learn about this former inhabitant of Clare Island featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.

Birds of Clare Island: Barnacle Goose

Every day during Heritage Week (15-23 August) we introduce a different bird that populates Clare Island as it features in New Survey of Clare Island,…

A gateway for future research in archaeology

Did you know that Ireland has the richest early medieval archaeological landscape in Europe, if not the world? Learn more in today’s episode of ‘Meet…

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Cláirseach

Ever heard of music bringing everything to life? In early Irish tales, it can – with a little help from the Otherworld. Read more in…

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Caistél

What have the French got to do with Irish castles? Find out in today’s entry on Irish, Viking and Norman architecture.

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Loingeas

What was it like to be foreign in medieval Ireland? Find out in today’s entry on incomers and exiles.

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Badhbh

Who’s the guest no one invited for Hallowe’en? Find out in today’s entry on black birds and banshees.

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Gruaig

What’s a wicker boat got to do with hair-styles? Find out more about medieval Irish fashion in today’s entry.

Inside ‘A history of Ireland in 100 words’: Fliuch

Why might you need a helmet on a rainy day in Munster? Find out in today’s entry on the penetrating misery of an Irish downpour.