Dr Grace O’Keeffe is the editor at Archaeology Ireland
Dr Grace O’Keeffe, a medieval historian based in Dublin, is the new editor of Archaeology Ireland. Grace took up the post in May 2023, succeeding previous editors Sharon Greene (2018–23), Tom Condit (1998–2017) and Gabriel Cooney (1987–97).
Grace is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. Her degree in Single Honor History focused mostly on Irish and European medieval history, but also included early Irish Christianity and the Anglo-Saxons.
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Archaeology Ireland provides a constant stream of articles, news and features, covering many areas in archaeology including science, art, architecture, history, geography, economics, sociology, anthropology, religion and more. This magazine offers readers a broad range of well-researched, lavishly illustrated articles on a range of topics at an accessible level to all, whether it’s a passing or professional interest. Archaeology Ireland is a key reference guide for students, visitors from abroad, those in the field, and all archaeology fans with an interest in Ireland’s archaeological wonders. The magazine was founded 1987 with among others, Gabriel Cooney, Claire Cotter, Nick Maxwell, Una MacConville and Emer Condit and it become one of Ireland’s key archaeological resource. To see the contents of the latest issue or buy a single issue click on the cover image left.
The editor is Grace O'Keeffe.
Each issue carries a detailed heritage guide of a major Irish archeological site (value €20 per annum). These guides are free to subscribers only. To purchase single copies of the latest one (Arklow) click on the image at left.
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National Monuments Service Annual Archaeology Conference 2026
Papers available now
The session themes for this year’s conference were: Cultural Games; Games and Game; Playing with the Past; and Leisure and Lifeways. The topics being covered included textiles and experimental archaeology, archaeogaming, Aonach Tailteann (the Tailtean Games) and childhood in prehistory.
Speakers included falconry expert Hilary White and award-winning archaeologist Dr Jim Leary, whose popular book Footmarks: a journey into our restless past looks at what is now a popular pastime—walking.
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