Category: Projects
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Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?
Muireann Ní Cheallacháin shares recently discovered archaeological evidence for wild cat in the Dublin hinterlands. In 2018 an array of archaeological investigations, including impact assessment, geophysical survey, test trenching, monitoring and excavation, were carried out in advance of development in the townland of Sheephill at the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15 (Fig. 1–2). The…
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IAC Career Development Policy
One of IAC’s main goals is to create a positive and professional work environment, where all of our colleagues feel valued and where they have the opportunity to develop their professional skills within the parameters of well-defined career-path. This is something to which the company is fully committed. Over the years, we have shown this…
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Ulster Scots Education Pack & General Reader
As part of the Discovering the Ulster Scots Archaeological Research Project, undertaken by IAC in partnership with AECOM and Northlight Heritage, an Education Pack aimed at Key Stages 2 & 3 of the Northern Irish curriculum was developed. The Education Pack is designed to be used by teachers as a resource to explore themes of…
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Heritage Week 2016
As part of the many interesting events and activities planned around Heritage Week 2016 some of IAC’s directors will be giving talks and taking part in tours. 16th August ‘Before de Riddlesford: Mapping the Proto Manor of Bre 1171-1173’ – 8pm 19th August – Rathmichael School, Shankill, Dublin. David McIlreavy will be discussing some research…
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Ulster Scots Archaeological Project – Award Finalist
The collaborative Ulster Scots Archaeological Project, joint venture between AECOM, IAC Archaeology and Northlight Heritage, was a finalist in the British Archaeological Awards 2016. It was shortlisted for the ‘Best Archaeological Project’ alongside ‘Westgate Oxford’ and ‘Silchester Town Life Project’. At the award ceremony on 11 July in the British Museum our project received a ‘Highly…
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IAC Archaeology expansion to the UK
IAC Archaeology in the UK We are delighted to announce that IAC Archaeology have expanded our operations into the UK Market. We have recently opened offices in Manchester and Birmingham to service our existing client base and to develop new business. Reaction has been positive with recent appointment to, and successful completion of, projects in…
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A Late Neolithic Timber Circle at Lagavooren 7 Co. Meath
In the second of a series of articles on excavations undertaken in advance of the Drogheda Bypass (Platin to Oldbridge Section) Fintan Walsh describes a fine example of a late Neolithic timber circle discovered at Lagavooren with similarities to the one at Knowth, 7.5km to the west, in the Brú na Bóinne complex. Lagavooren 7…
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6th/7th Century Burials at Britonstown
Maeve Tobin delves into the excavation of an early medieval cemetery at Britonstown, Co. Wicklow discussed in the recent issue of the Journal of Irish Archaeology. In March 1980 three lintel burials were discovered in the front garden of a newly constructed bungalow in Britonstown, Co. Wicklow. These burials, and associated features, were subsequently excavated and…
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Iron Age settlement and industry at Platin/Lagavooren 1
In the first of a series of articles on excavations undertaken in advance of the Drogheda Bypass (Platin to Oldbridge Section) Fintan Walsh briefly discusses an important Iron Age discovery at Platin/Lagavooren 1. This site was directed by Rob Lynch in the winter of 2000/2001 The construction of the Drogheda Bypass in Co. Meath afforded…
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Promotion of Associate Directors
In the context of IAC’s considerable growth in the last two years, the Board of Directors are happy to announce promotions within the management team. Faith Bailey, Tim Coughlan and Fintan Walsh have been appointed as Associate Directors. Faith joined IAC in 2004 and leads the consultancy team. Her in-depth knowledge of the planning…
