Book of Condolence opens at Carrowmore for late Swedish archaeologist
A Book of Condolence has been opened at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery visitors’ centre in Sligo for the late Swedish archaeologist Göran Burenhult, who died recently. A renowned megalithic expert, Professor Burenhult directed excavations at the Carrowmore tombs over the summer seasons from 1977 to1982 and from 1994 to 1998. He…
Sligo Councillor calls for protection of national and historical monuments
A Sligo councillor is warning that news fines which will be issued to those that commit offence near national monuments may not be a strong enough deterrent to prevent damaged inflicted on many local historical landmarks. People who commit offences near national monuments could be hit with on-the-spot fines of…
Vandalism at ancient tombs ‘attack on our heritage’
A Fianna Fail Cllr has described vandalism at the ancient tombs at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery as an attack on Ireland and our heritage. A Garda investigation is continuing into the incident with Gardai describing it as a despicable act on what is essentially a graveyard. One of the…