Introduction to Irish Archaeology

For beginners, and newcomers to Irish archaeology

• Introduction to Irish archaeology by Michael Sundermeier, of Creighton University, Oregon, U.S.A., as background information to a course on Irish literature. It is illustrated with photographs taken by the author, and there are similar introductions to Irish geology and geography.



• BallybegVillage.com:  An introduction to Irish archaeology, including the various periods and monument types. Other parts of the site give practical advice on genealogical research.



• A brief illustrated introduction to the various phases of Irish archaeology, from the Mesolithic to the Industrial era. Part of Irish Antiquities, a website devoted to photographs of Irish sites.



• Wikipedia on Prehistoric Ireland:  This is probably the best place to start because of the wealth of links. It is the first part of a History of Ireland series, and there are follow-on links here too.