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Welcome to Achill Archaeological Field School 2009

Archaeology Centre, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland

The Achill Archaeological Field School, founded in 1991, is a Training School for students of archaeology and anthropology.

Located in the west of Ireland on Achill Island in County Mayo, the Field School is involved in a study of the prehistoric and historic landscape at Slievemore, an area rich in archaeological monuments that span a 5000 year period from the Neolithic to the Post Medieval.

Academic Credit for overseas students is provided by the National University of Ireland at Galway, with whom the School has formal linkage.

Contact us for details of all our courses:-

3 Day Taster in Archaeology Dmitry Levinson (Israel), Christina Clarke (England), Chris Marsden (England) and Greg Mechan, (Scotland) pictured here with trainee supervisors Christina Cooper (US) and Kelly Hall (Canada), show their certificates after completing the 3 Day Taster course with the Achill Archaeological Field School.
The 3 Day Taster course takes you beyond the television archaeology documentaries and provides a 'hands on' Archaeological experience set in the stunning scenery of Achill Ireland off Irelands' west coast. Through a combination of lectures, field trips and participation on a 'live' dig, this course will throw light on the Archaeology to be found on the far western border of Europe. Whether you are interested in developing an appreciation of Archaeology, developing new skills in Archaeological research or you are looking for a short break 'with a purpose', the 3 Day taster could be the solution. Courses are running throughout the year. No previous experience necessary. Contact us for more details of this and other introductory courses run by the Achill Archaeological Field School. Next Course Date: June 29th 2009

Transition Year Programme: The Field School recently played host to a party of Transition Year students from the Carrick on Shannon Community School on a day visit to Achill. Following a visit to the Archaeology Center in Dooagh, the students visited the Deserted Village. Having completed an Architectural Survey within the village the students then participated on the excavation of the Roundhouse plaform on Slievemore. The Transition Year programme developed by Paul Byrne, Transition Year Co-ordinator at the school, has identified archaeology as a key subject that students will be exposed to during the year. The Achill Acrhaeology Field School are assisting in the development of this programme and aim to offer it as a Transition Year programme in the academic year 2009-2010. Contact us for additional details.



Whats New		2009 Courses with Academic Credits
New for 2009 - Trainee Supervisor course - Evening Lecture programme Deserted Village Excavation Summary 2008 2009 Survey and Excavation Programme		4 & 6 Week Residential Courses Module 2 - 06 July-26 August 2009 Cost €3850 Module 4 - 06 July-31 July 2009 Cost €2950 Secure your place. Book now > > Course fees include accommodation
Specialist / Professional Development		Introductory Courses
2/3 day residential courses Digital Survey - email for details Ceramics Identification - email for details > > Course fees include accommodation		Hands-on & General Interest Courses Introduction to Irish Archaeology - 1 Week Bares Bones - 2 Weeks Now booking 3 Day Taster > > Course fees include accommodation
Archaeological Tours		Downloads
1, 2 and 3-Day Tours of premier archaeological sites in the West and Midlands of Ireland. Archaeological Tour Itineries We also offer tailor made tours to specifc West of Ireland locations upon request

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