The construction of a new warehouse at the famous Bushmills Distillery led to the discovery of a substantial 9th century souterrain. The souterrain consisted of a long, narrow passage, containing numerous obstacles and side passages, which opened up into a large main chamber.
Archaeological monitoring of topsoil removal at a large scale residential development at Cois Farraige, Dundalk, led to the discovery of a large Early Medieval settlement. A large rath, with a diameter of 50-55m was discovered,...
Read MoreLocated within the historic core of Belfast, Gahan and Long carried out an excavation of an 18th century streetscape prior to the construction of the extension to Belfast’s Merchant Hotel. This excavation identified the remains...
Read MoreThe initial works of this scheme involved the excavation of a workhouse graveyard associated with the former Downpatrick workhouse and fever hospital. The graveyard was in use from the 1840s/1850s until it reached capacity and...
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