Caherconnell – One of Ireland’s Premier Archaeology Field Schools
Tuition, Hotel Accommodation & all Meals provided!
At Caherconnell Archaeology Field School, in partnership with the National University of Ireland in Galway, we provide unforgettable archaeological experiences within the unique Burren region.
This includes the very best archaeological education as well as a cultural element, which sees students interact with the local people daily. The site is also home to three stone cahers (ring forts), a probable Late Bronze Age burial mound, an ancient field system, two Bronze Age boulder burials, ancient dwelling sites and a prehistoric house.
Why Choose Caherconnell Archaeology Field School?
Excavate Monday to Friday, and explore and learn at the weekend.
Excavate a 10th-century AD royal settlement.
The quantity and quality of the artefacts being uncovered is impressive.
Excavate a site of huge significance to Irish archaeology, the first of its kind to be examined in such detail.
Explore material culture, history, economic, political and social structure.
Understand and work with our high standards of excavation.
Develop skills which you use at archaeological sites anywhere in the world.
Receive the best training and experience possible, we limit our group sizes to 20.
Interact with experts in the field; our pupil teacher ratio is 5 to 1
Experience all of this in the safe, controlled environment.
Take in the stunning Irish landscape of The Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Read our detailed dig reports.
All inclusive – we organise accommodation, meals, daily transport, weekend learning, on-site lectures and daily tuition. You just have to enjoy the experience, come along and join the team!