Excavation
Thousand-year-old skeletons found in Dublin City during hotel build

Thousand-year-old skeletons found in Dublin City during hotel build

The age of the remains have surprised archeologists. Over a hundred skeletons have been uncovered on the site off Capel Street in Dublin city centre during archaeological excavations for a hotel development. The burial site was found during the build of a new hotel between Abbey Street and Mary’s Lane. At least two of the […]

2 years ago

Tuam Mother and Baby home site to be excavated

Tuam Mother and Baby home site to be excavated

The Irish government have approved the action. The site of the Tuam Mother and Baby home will be excavated, as per the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. Last year, “significant quantities” of human remains were discovered at the site of the former mother and baby home in Co. Galway. At the time, Paul Redmond, chairperson of the […]

8 years ago

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