Archaeology, University of Galway

02/06/2026

Maree dig beginning to touch on prehistory (with apologies to the clay pipe!)...

01/06/2026

Maree Project 2026 excavation - site of a court tomb... Day One.

27/05/2026

Drs Noel McCarthy and Michelle Comber start their 2026 MAREE Project excavation next week - and spent today prepping equipment etc. along with site supervisor Pat Cronin. We are looking forward to regular updates throughout June and July!

23/04/2026

Great job opportunity:

Archaeologists Grade III with the National Monuments Service. Closing date 30th April so be quick!

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Job alert! Transport Infrastructure Ireland are recruiting a Senior Archaeologist:

Senior Archaeologist
Grade 1

Transport Infrastructure Ireland are running a recruitment campaign for the position of Senior Archaeologist.

Closing date:12 Noon, 27th April 2026

Please see below for full details:

02.04.2026 Senior Archaeologist

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is responsible for the delivery and operation of safe and efficient transport infrastructure services, including the country’s national road and light rail networks. TII's mission is to deliver transport infrastructure and services that contribute to the qual...

27/03/2026

All good things must come to an end, and our 2026 lunchtime lecture series came to a close yesterday with Dr Michelle Comber's talk. We would like to thank everyone who attended the talks this year and Galway City Museum for generously hosting the series. Also, a special word of thanks to our own Joe Fenwick for organising everything. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go leir!

23/03/2026

Dr Michelle Comber will present the last of our 2026 lunchtime lectures, entitled ‘Engaging with the past: archaeological excavations at Rathgurreen ringfort, Co. Galway’ at 1.00pm on Thursday, 26th March, in the Education Room (top floor) of Galway City Museum.

As ever, the event is free of charge and no booking is required, so please come a little early to ensure a good, ring-side seat!

21/03/2026

Ready to answer all your questions!

04/03/2026

We are alive and kicking, and waiting to answer all your questions at our Open Day on Saturday 21st March - come chat with us!