People encouraged to get involved with Sligo Community Archaeology Project
People across Sligo are being encouraged to get involved with the Sligo Community Archaeology Project. There were some finds in the region in 2020 such as the discovery of megalithic art on Cloghcor Portal Tomb in Maugherow and a potential Bronze Age stone pendant found in Drumcliffe. The project aims…
Rare archaeological find in Co. Sligo
A rare archaeological discovery was made in Co. Sligo recently. A red coloured smooth stone pendant with a hole in one end was found by 15 year old Darragh McDaniel, in Drumcliffe while helping his father dig a drain in a field. Upon the discovery, Darragh contacted local Archaeologist, Tamlyn…
Lissadell – Grains of Life
We have travelled the coasts of the north west in the company of a team of experts and explore some hidden and not so hidden treasures that are features of our beach across the region. This week The Grains of Life visits Lissadell Beach.
Seminar on Sligo archaeology
A seminar to promote community involvement in archaeology is taking place in Sligo this month. The event is aimed at anyone who has an interest in local heritage and history such as community and heritage groups and ‘Tidy Towns’ committees. The initiative is lead by the Sligo Community Archaeology Project…