Upcoming lecture on Mayo archaeology
Michael Gibbons is a hugely respected archaeologist who has carried out extensive research in Mayo.
Archaeologist Michael Gibbons will be the guest speaker at Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society's monthly talk in March.
A long-time friend of the society, Mr Gibbons is a member of the Institute of Irish Archaeology and a former co-director of the Sites and Monuments Record Office at the Office of Public Works.
The title of his presentation is 'From Joyce Country to Ceathrú Thaidhg: New Discoveries in Mayo', and the talk will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, in the ATU Campus in Castlebar, commencing at 7.30pm.
This illustrated lecture will be based on a raft of new discoveries in the mountains, islands and lakes of the region, ranging from Joyce Country GeoPark in the south to Ceathrú Thaidhg in the north west. The talk will deal with some important new finds, including mountain-top tombs in the Nephin Begs, rock art and hillforts in the Partry Mountains, booley complexes in the shadow of Croagh Patrick and on the Corraun Peninsula, as well as a host of other discoveries on Achill, Inishturk and on the islands of Clew Bay.
All are welcome to attend.
