Europe - Ireland - Achill Archaeological Field School

31 May 2010
28 June 2010

Archaeology Centre,
Dooagh, Achill,
Co. Mayo, Ireland

The National University of Ireland at Galway

4-week module: 6 semester hours
6-week module: 9 semester hours

Lectures
Field Trips
Practical Fieldwork
Survey

Modern Self-catering accommodation with 2-4 students sharing a room with en-suite facilities

4-week Module €3450
6-week Module €4250

We are the oldest established Field School in Ireland (founded in 1991) and have to date trained hundreds of North American, European & Irish students in academic and practical aspects of Irish Archaeology. Many of our former students have gone on to successful careers in archaeology in the USA, Canada, Europe and Ireland, while others have continued their education at Irish Universities. Hands-on' training in archaeological methodology is provided by our resident instructors in various fields of expertise e.g. excavation methodology, digital surveying and mapping, planning, processing and conservation of artefacts, report writing and research skills. Weekly lectures are given by the AFS staff and/or visiting lecturers from Irish universities. Interim Reports on the excavations at Slievemore and other sites are produced on an annual basis and the site has been published in various Irish and US journals, with a major publication on the Deserted Village and the Bronze Age Round Houses scheduled for 2010.

Prehistoric and Historic

Bronze age and Late Medieval

Achill island and the Corraun peninsula enjoy unrivaled scenery. Achill Island is one of the foremost holiday resorts in Ireland.

Local transport to and from the site is provided by the Field School

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Managing Director and Archaeology staff are members of the IAI (Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland).

Theresa McDonald, BSc., M.A. PhD. Candidate
Nick Brannon, BA
Susan Lyons, M.SC.,
Oscar Ryan, M.A.
Dr. Kieran O'Conor
Dr. Stephen Kelly
John Bennett, M.A.

Dr. Scott Johnson

Excavation and recording methodology
Surveying (plane table, levelling, EDM/Total Station, GPS, data reduction).
Artefact retrieval, identification and recording procedures.
Archaeological photography
Daughtsmanship
Environmental sampling strategies
Architectural and digital survey of houses and other structures at Slievemore Deserted Village.
Field excursions for on-site identification
Tours to sites of local interest

Yes

Tours to sites in County Mayo, Sligo and Galway arranged

Yes

No. Weekends are free

please links page at: www.achill-fieldschool.com

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