Historical talk

The next talk in the Roundwood Historical Society’s 2018 Series will take place on Tuesday, February 13, at 8 p.m. in the Roundwood Parish Hall.

The title of the talk is ‘Recent Archaeological discoveries at Newtownmountkennedy’ and will be given by archaeologist Paul Duffy.

Paul is a site director with Irish Archaeological Consultancy Ltd., a Kilcoole based company who were responsible for the archaeological testing and excavation in Newtownmountkennedy. Paul has supervised and directed numerous prehistoric and medieval excavations throughout Ireland. Paul’s international experience includes supervising excavations in France as well as leading large scale heritage surveys and excavations in Western Australia.

In addition to private sector work, Paul has extensive experience in community archaeology and he was awarded Royal Irish Academy excavation grants in 2013 and 2014 for his project Grassroots Archaeology and Irish Research Council funding for his Resurrecting Monuments project carried out in partnership with UCD in 2015 and 2016.

Paul is a serving board member of the Institute of Archaeologist of Ireland. He has published in numerous volumes and has lectured on his works in Ireland, France, Australia and the UK His research interests include community archaeology, medieval settlement and defensive architecture. His book ‘From Carrickfergus to Carcassonne – the epic deeds of Hugh de Lacy during the Albigensian Crusade’ has just been published.

The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 – payable at the door.