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Ulster Arc Soc

@UlsterArcSoc

The Society is open to all. Its aim is to advance the education of the public in archaeology and history, particularly in regard to Ulster.

Joined November 2011
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The line up for our 8th annual Discovery! 2024 Conference is slowly coming together! On 8/11 we will have Prof. Gabriel Cooney of @ucdarchaeology present the keynote address. On 9/11 we will have a full day of talks from all aspects of archaeology.

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Professor Lord Colin Renfrew, former Disney Professor of Archaeology and founding Director of the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, has sadly died aged 87. Read the full tribute in honour of Colin, who will be deeply missed. arch.cam.ac.uk/news/professor…


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📢Next lecture: Thursday, November 21st at 8p.m. The Boyne Valley Hotel in Drogheda. Prof. Roger Stalley will focus on the unknown medieval sculptor, the ‘Muiredach master’ whose work includes the extraordinary Muiredach’s Cross at Monasterboice. bit.ly/3O3t2xc

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Bonamargy Friary outside Ballycastle is the final resting place for some of the sailors from HMS Viknor (WW1 armed Merchant Cruiser - 295 lost) and HMS Racoon (a Beagle class Destroyer - 91 lost). In Remembrance. communities-ni.gov.uk/herita.../bona… #LoveHeritageNI #InRemembrance #Bonamargy

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The 2nd session of CCA and UAS's 8th Discovery! Conference on Sat 09/11 is on Research. The 4 lectures will be given by Dr Rena Maguire, Gosse Bootsma, Dr Jess White and David Craig. Book tickets at qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf…

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The 5th lecture of the 1st session of the CCA and UAS 8th Discovery! Conference will be given by the National Trust's Malachy Conway. Book tickets at: qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf…

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The first session of the CCA and UAS 8th Discovery! Conference will be on Community Archaeology. 4/5 lectures will be given by CCA's Prof Eileen Murphy, Ruairi O Baoill, Brian Sloan and Dr Colm Donnelly. Book tickets at: qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf…

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The Discovery! 2024 Keynote will be given by Prof Gabriel Cooney (University College Dublin) on 'Death and Burial in Ireland 8000 BC – AD 400, with Reference to Ulster' from 19.00-20.00 this Fri 08/11 at Elmwood Bldg QUB & Online. Purchase tickets at: qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf…

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Book your tickets now for the CCA’s & UAS’s 8th Annual Discovery! Conference on 8th & 9th November. Purchase tickets & view the programme at qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf… @arcpalqub

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Our thanks to @DrRebeccaboyd for her fantastic talk on Viking-Age towns in Ireland on Monday! Her talk can be watched on our YT: youtube.com/live/jas4WzOdP….

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This Monday at 19.30 we will have @DrRebeccaboyd give a lecture titled ‘Life at home in Ireland’s Viking-Age Towns’. Hot beverages & biscuits from 19.00 in the Common Room. You can attend in person in the Elmwood Bldg QUB or on our YT - youtube.com/live/jas4WzOdP…. 😁

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Book your tickets now for the CCA’s & UAS’s 8th Annual Discovery! Conference on 8th & 9th November. Purchase tickets & view the programme at qub.ac.uk/sites/uas/Conf…. @arcpalqub

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Our thanks goes to Dr Rory McNeary for his fantastic talk on historic shipwrecks in NI! 4 photos don’t do his talk justice. If you missed it, watch on our YT: youtube.com/live/oWchKuWj5…

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As it's #LoveDonegal day have a listen to our free audio guide to Donegal's most famous saint, Colmcille. Take an audio journey to ancient monasteries, churches and holy wells, we’ll set sail for Tory Island and tread the path of pilgrims at Glencolmcille.

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Did you know @MaryPetersTrust Olympic gold medal is displayed in the @UlsterMuseum? And you can see more medals from this year's games at this celebration event put on by @communitiesNI for Team GB & NI and Team Ireland. Many of those who graced the podium in Paris will be there!

🎉 Join us on 3 October at the @SSEBelfastArena as we celebrate our incredible Olympic and Paralympic athletes. ➡️ Tickets for the event cost £1 and are available now: ssearenabelfast.com/whats-on/paris…

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For #Listingat50 and on this day 22 September in 1878, the death occurred of Sir Richard John Griffith. an Irish geologist, mining engineer and chairman of the Board of Works of Ireland. He was responsible for the first complete geological map of Ireland. #Heritageathome

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Our Sept lecture will be on Monday the 30th at 19.30 at QUB & online (youtube.com/live/oWchKuWj5…). This lecture is ‘Historic Shipwrecks in Northern Ireland: Discovery, Investigation and Protection' by Dr Rory McNeary (DfC, HED). Hot drinks/biscuits served from 19.00.

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Historical Places to Visit - Clonlum North Cairn 🏰HED State Care Monuments are amongst the best-known historic landmarks and tourist destinations in Northern Ireland. For more information: communities-ni.gov.uk 📍Clonlum Road, Meigh, Armagh, BT35 8LB #LoveHeritage

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We’re currently hiring for the following roles at Navan Centre & Fort: Casual Catering Assistant, Closes 25/09/2024, 4pm Visitor Services Officer, Closes 29/09/2024, 4pm For job description, recruitment pack and to apply, visit: …ghbanbridgecraigavon.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

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UAS members had a lovely time in County Westmeath from 8th-11th Sept. So many sites visited including Fore Abbey, Belvedere House and the Hill of Uisneach. A highly recommended county to visit! Keep an eye out for news on further trips. 😜

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