Where are the archaeological monuments and sites in Offaly?
For information about archaeological monuments and sites in County Offaly the best place to start is www.archaeology.ie, (note adobe flash version 10 is needed) and www.excavations.ie
Viewing aerial images of sites on screen
www.osi.ie is very useful to look at aerial views - click on the map of Ireland interactive map and type address into 'search'
Useful publications
- Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly, Compiled by Caimin O'Brien and P. David Sweetman, Govt of Ireland 1997.
- The Medieval Churches of County Offaly, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and Caimin O'Brien, Govt of Ireland 1998
- Stories from a Sacred Landscape, Croghan Hill to Clonmacnoise, Caimin O'Brien, Offaly County Council 2006
- Free A1 PosterMonuments in Offaly -- is available from the heritage office - email heritage@offalycoco.ie for a copy
- Schools CD - Archaeology in the Classroom - it's about time- 2005 Limerick Education Centre & Dept. of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Carrying Out Works at or within the vicinity of an Archaeological Monument or Site
Under the National Monuments Acts (1930 – 1994) it is the requirement of owners and occupiers to inform the Minister two months in advance, of their intention to carry out any works to or within the vicinity of a National Monument.
Write to:
Development Applications Unit,
Ely Court,
7, Ely Place,
Dublin 2
Reporting a New Archaeological Monument or Site
If you have found a site that is not recorded on the Record of Monuments and Places you can report it by contacting Caimin O'Brien of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland at 067 46322 or by completing the Monument Report Form.
If you find an Archaeological Object...
As there is no county museum or designated repository in Offaly (see Cultural Institutions Act 1997), all archaeological objects that come to light should, by law, be deposited with the National Museum, as they belong to the State. (Under the National Monuments Amendment Act 1994). If you do find an item you shouldcall the National Museum within 48 hours. Tel 01-6777444.