Irish Archaeological Research Digital Magazine

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Welcome
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Contents
‘Here’s to Five more Years’
Naomi Carver examines the benefits of the Young
Archaeologists' Club and highlights the importance of
this outlet for archaeological learning
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Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh
(Ballyferriter)
Isabel Bennett highlights a forward-thinking and diverse
'treasure' of a museum in the Dingle Peninsula
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Plantation: Mapping the North
Diana Mc Cormack tells us the history of mapping Ulster
is no exception to the old adage that it is in war that
we make our greatest advancements
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Too cool for school, Not!
Christina O'Regan, Fieldwork and Education Director of
IAR, describes how engaging in archaeological
activities helps children learn about their past
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Forestry and Archaeology
Malcolm Beatty, Chief Executive of the Northern
Ireland Forest Service, talks about the association
between our Forests and Archaeology
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A Good Night, Night at the Museum
Clare Ablett describes what goes on at the Ulster Museum
behind closed doors
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Lessons in a Lost Landscape
In the second of two articles on traditional houses, Dr Rowan
McLaughlin discusses their symbolic importance, intrinsic
value and place in the landscape
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The Games People Play
Ross Bailey takes a look at ancient board games and
discovers that the same rules still apply
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The Experimental Archaeology Conference, past history and
recent developments
Ruth Fillery-Travis discusses the benefits of the experimental
archaeology conference series
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Altered Images: 3D technologies in a 2D archaeological
world
Gavin Donaghy looks in his front room and finds the future of
archaeological illustration
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Lottery boost for Belfast Hills Partnership An update on the
Belfast Hills Partnership Project