Sinead Murphy

Sinead is the head of our Historical and Cultural research team. Sinead studied Archaeology with modular Anthropology, and has Post Graduate qualifications in Heritage Management, including History, Museum Management and Religious Studies.

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Newgrange – Everything you Need to Know

What is Newgrange? Newgrange is a Megalithic Passage Tomb from the pre-historic era known as the Neolithic. It dates from approximately C.3200BC making is approximately 5000 years old, predating Stonehenge and the Pyramids at Giza. The Tomb is a large mound with one entrance that leads to a long passage and internal chamber with 3 …

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Thomas Francis Meagher: An Irish American Patriot.

Thomas Francis Meagher symbol of hope, loyalty, bravery and success in the face of severe adversary. Thomas Francis Meagher is a fascinating character who influenced the course of Irish History, forever remembered as the man who gave us our Tricolour, the precious National Flag of Ireland. He is known as one of Ireland’s great revolutionary …

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