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17.04.2021
Ardagh Hoard The Ardagh Treasure, especially the Ardagh Bowl, is indeed a significant and exquisite example of early medieval Irish metalwork. It provides valuable insights into the craftsmanship and artistry of the period, as well as the cultural and religious context of the time. The discovery...
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16.04.2021
Coleraine Hoard The discovery in 1854 near Ballinry, County Londonderry, Ireland, of a remarkable hoard of Roman silver is indeed an important archaeological find. This hoard is notable for several reasons: 1. **Combination of Silver Coin and Plate:** The hoard contains a combination of both silver...
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15.04.2021
Balline Hoard The Ballina Treasure is a notable archaeological find consisting of Roman silver artifacts discovered in 1940 in a gravel pit located in Ballina, County Limerick, Ireland. This collection includes fragments from three Roman silver vessels and four Roman silver double-headed ingots,...
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14.04.2021
Dooyork Hoard The discovery of the Doyork Hoard is an intriguing story of chance and antiquity coming together. The hoard was found by brothers P.J. and Bertie Dean, who initially stumbled upon three ornaments with gold ends, bronze bracelets, and amber beads. These artifacts were initially seen as...
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13.04.2021
Broighter Gold The Broighter Gold, also known as the Broighter Treasure, is a remarkable collection of gold artifacts from the Iron Age, dating back to the 1st century BC. It was discovered in 1896 by Tom Nicholl and James Morrow on farmland near Limavady in what is now Northern Ireland. The treasure...
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12.04.2021
Mooghaun North Hoard The Mooghaun North Hoard, also known as Find Great Clare, is a significant Bronze Age hoard discovered at Mooghaun North, near Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. Regarded as one of the most remarkable collections of Bronze Age gold ever found north of the Alps, much of the...
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12.04.2021
Dowris Hoard The Dowris Treasure is a significant Bronze Age hoard consisting of over 200 objects that were discovered in Dowris, Offaly, Ireland. These objects are now divided between two prestigious institutions: The National Museum of Ireland in Dublin and the British Museum in London. This...
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10.04.2021
Derrinboy Hoard The Derrinboy wristbands are a pair of magnificent gold bracelets that have a rich history dating back to the Late Bronze Age. These precious artifacts were discovered deep within the Offaly County Swamp in 1959, as part of a small hoard of objects found by Mr. Patrick McGovern while...
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09.04.2021
Coggalbeg hoard The Coggalbeg treasure is an early Bronze Age collection of goldwork jewelry dating from approximately 2300-2000 B.C. It was unearthed in a swamp located in Coggalbeg, in the Irish county of Roscommon, in 1945. This treasure consists of a gold moon-shaped ornament (resembling a half...
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08.04.2021
Ballytegan Hoard In January 1967, during sand mining operations on Mr. Joseph's land in Smith Ridge, Ballytegan, Port Laois, Laois County, Ireland, a remarkable group of bronze objects was discovered. These objects were of individual interest, but their significance was heightened due to their...
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