Field School Courses 2011

Achill Field School Courses

Experience island archaeology in the beautiful West of Ireland.

1 Week, 2 Week, 3 Week,  4 Week, 6 Week and 10 Week Courses offered

2011 Programme:

  6 Week Module:                  16 May – 24 June

 SU409/SU410/SU413               4 July – 12 August

  4 Week Module:                  16 May – 10 June

SU409/SU410                           4 July  – 29 July

 2 Week Module: 

SU413                                      13 June – 24 June

                                                 1 August – 12 August

Trainee Supervisor

Course:   10 Week                     25 April – 02 July

  SU 413                                     27 June – 02 September

3 Weeks:                                  25 April – 13 May

                                               15 August – 02 September

Introduction                    

to Irish Archaeology:             25 April -29 April

1 Week:                                    15 August -19 August

Bare Bones:                             25 April – 6 May

2 Weeks:                                   15 August – 26 August 

Spring Break

10 Day Programme:                     March-April. By arrangement.

In 2011, the  Achill Archaeological Field School will celebrate its 20th Anniversary.  For 20 years, we have been training and educating archaeologists in field and laboratory techniques, monument recognition, and the full scope of Irish archaeology.  Individuals trained in the  Field School include over 2000 students from 30 different countries who have gone on to professional careers in archaeology and anthropology. The existence of the field school infrastructure, modern laboratory and dormitory premises, field and laboratory equipment, an extensive library, and the resident expertise in technical training make the Achill Field School the ideal institution to offer international institutions a selection of programme dealing with Irish archaeology and history.

The Achill Archaeological Field School is ideally placed and has the necessary infrastructure to provide the best possible academic and technical training for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as being able to offer a variety of advanced and specialist courses.

The Achill Archaeological Field School is accorded credits by NUI-Galway based on  approved specific course modules for undergraduates.  

Participate in the excavation and documentation of a variety of sites including Bronze Age Roundhouses,  multi-period archaeological sites and the ruins of Deserted Village - and enjoy unforgettable personalised tours of the region's premier archaeological sites led by local experts.

5,000 years of human occupation on Slievemore Mountain continues to be the theme of the 2011 programme and will include field trips to the numerous prehistoric and historic sites in the area, backed up by lectures on archaeology, history, art and folklore of Achill Island.