On Saturday 19th August Waterford County Museum, Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group and Adopt a Monument launched our exhibition 'Neolithic Caves to Medieval Motte' as part of National Heritage Week. This exhibition details the archaeological digs which took place this summer at Gallows Hill and Dungarvan Valley Caves, with artefacts on display from Gallows Hill, beautiful photos from both digs, artwork by local artist Tony Hayes, and descriptions of what took place day by day.
At the launch there were two beautiful films of the digs made by John Foley, with very interesting talks by Róisin Burke of Adopt a Monument/Abarta Heritage, Christina Knight and Eddie Cantwell of Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group and Waterford County Museum, followed by a viewing of the exhibition. The launch was well attended and those present found it very interesting.
Our thanks to all of the people whose hard work helped both the digs and the exhibition to take place who are too numerous to mention here.
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Enjoying John Foley's film of the Gallows Hill dig. |
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Róisin Burke talking with Tony Hayes. |
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A selection of artefacts from Gallows Hill displayed by William Fraher. |
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Artwork by Tony Hayes. |
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Danny Kiely who organised the exhibition with help from others. |
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Paul McLoughlin who assisted Danny Kiely and others with the exhibition. |