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The logboats of the river Boyne in Drogheda - a...
Anthony Murphy met Irish logboats expert Dr Niall Gregory at the site of not one but TWO ancient logboats in the river Boyne in Drogheda
The logboats of the river Boyne in Drogheda - a...
Anthony Murphy met Irish logboats expert Dr Niall Gregory at the site of not one but TWO ancient logboats in the river Boyne in Drogheda
Spotted by drone: an ancient logboat in the riv...
Anthony Murphy describes spotting what is probably an ancient dug-out boat or canoe in the shallow low-tide waters of the Boyne river using his drone
Spotted by drone: an ancient logboat in the riv...
Anthony Murphy describes spotting what is probably an ancient dug-out boat or canoe in the shallow low-tide waters of the Boyne river using his drone
First booklet in new monograph series goes to p...
Mythical Ireland Monograph No. 1: Finn and the Salmon of Knowledge, has been completed and is with the printer
First booklet in new monograph series goes to p...
Mythical Ireland Monograph No. 1: Finn and the Salmon of Knowledge, has been completed and is with the printer
The miracle of the Return to Segais
Author Anthony Murphy describes witnessing a salmon run at Slane that provided the inspiration for his new book, Return to Segais
The miracle of the Return to Segais
Author Anthony Murphy describes witnessing a salmon run at Slane that provided the inspiration for his new book, Return to Segais
Return to Segais review: 'A brilliantly crafted...
Reader Joan McHugh was one of the first people to read Return to Segais and she loved it so much she asked if she could write a review for Mythical...
Return to Segais review: 'A brilliantly crafted...
Reader Joan McHugh was one of the first people to read Return to Segais and she loved it so much she asked if she could write a review for Mythical...
Mapping the new Google Earth drought archaeolog...
There has been significant media coverage of the discovery of previously unknown archaeology using Google Earth
Mapping the new Google Earth drought archaeolog...
There has been significant media coverage of the discovery of previously unknown archaeology using Google Earth
Return to Segais ready to go to print
Anthony Murphy announces the forthcoming publication of his seventh book and offers supporters the opportunity to have their name printed in it
Return to Segais ready to go to print
Anthony Murphy announces the forthcoming publication of his seventh book and offers supporters the opportunity to have their name printed in it
Kerb stone 67 at Newgrange – An artist's view
Artist Sheila Moylan explores the patterns and shapes carved on kerb stone 67 at Newgrange and formulates a theory about how it might have been designed and carved
Kerb stone 67 at Newgrange – An artist's view
Artist Sheila Moylan explores the patterns and shapes carved on kerb stone 67 at Newgrange and formulates a theory about how it might have been designed and carved
Knowth kerb 15 'swan glyph' theory doesn't fly
Anthony Murphy visits kerb stone 15 at Knowth and examines its megalithic art up close. There is no swan motif on this stone.
Knowth kerb 15 'swan glyph' theory doesn't fly
Anthony Murphy visits kerb stone 15 at Knowth and examines its megalithic art up close. There is no swan motif on this stone.
Winter solstice illumination of Newgrange chamb...
Because of Covid-19, the chamber of Newgrange is inaccessible to visitors, but the unique solstice illumination of the monument\'s chamber is being livestreamed across the world
Winter solstice illumination of Newgrange chamb...
Because of Covid-19, the chamber of Newgrange is inaccessible to visitors, but the unique solstice illumination of the monument\'s chamber is being livestreamed across the world
Super-port move away from Neolithic tomb cluste...
Drogheda Port Company\'s announcement that a new super-port will be located in Meath, and not at Bremore Head, is good news for the monuments there
Super-port move away from Neolithic tomb cluste...
Drogheda Port Company\'s announcement that a new super-port will be located in Meath, and not at Bremore Head, is good news for the monuments there
Newgrange closed for solstice, but illumination...
Research project announced in the absence of visitors to the monument
Newgrange closed for solstice, but illumination...
Research project announced in the absence of visitors to the monument
Adult male buried in Newgrange was part of a "r...
A fascinating new study led by Trinity College Dublin reveals fascinating new insights into 5,200-year-old burials at ancient Meath monument
Adult male buried in Newgrange was part of a "r...
A fascinating new study led by Trinity College Dublin reveals fascinating new insights into 5,200-year-old burials at ancient Meath monument
New LiDAR imagery of Uisneach - annotated with ...
Anthony Murphy provides an overview of the monuments of Uisneach by placing them on a new LiDAR map of the area
New LiDAR imagery of Uisneach - annotated with ...
Anthony Murphy provides an overview of the monuments of Uisneach by placing them on a new LiDAR map of the area
When Orion carries the moon across the sky and ...
A simple lesson in observational astronomy shows how easy it is to perceive the rhythms of lunar movement just as prehistoric people did all over the world
When Orion carries the moon across the sky and ...
A simple lesson in observational astronomy shows how easy it is to perceive the rhythms of lunar movement just as prehistoric people did all over the world
Scribes and kings: religion, politics and the m...
It is a remarkable fact that a great deal of Ireland’s mythological material from past ages available to the student of mythology and fable today was written down in the...
Scribes and kings: religion, politics and the m...
It is a remarkable fact that a great deal of Ireland’s mythological material from past ages available to the student of mythology and fable today was written down in the...
What did equinox mean to a Neolithic astronomer?
Anthony Murphy investigates the meaning of equinox in the Stone Age, and asks whether something else might have been the target of Cairn T at Slieve na Calliagh, Loughcrew.
What did equinox mean to a Neolithic astronomer?
Anthony Murphy investigates the meaning of equinox in the Stone Age, and asks whether something else might have been the target of Cairn T at Slieve na Calliagh, Loughcrew.
Irish Vikings were of Norwegian origin, not Dan...
A major new study of Viking-era genomes in Ireland has revealed that they derive their genetic ancestry from Norway, and were different from English Vikings whose ancestry showed stronger Danish...
Irish Vikings were of Norwegian origin, not Dan...
A major new study of Viking-era genomes in Ireland has revealed that they derive their genetic ancestry from Norway, and were different from English Vikings whose ancestry showed stronger Danish...
The Fennor ringfort: another drone discovery ha...
Anthony Murphy\'s discovery of a 45m-wide medieval ringfort at Fennor, between the Bend of the Boyne and Slane, has been added to the NMS database
The Fennor ringfort: another drone discovery ha...
Anthony Murphy\'s discovery of a 45m-wide medieval ringfort at Fennor, between the Bend of the Boyne and Slane, has been added to the NMS database
Oenach Oengusa: The games assembly of Newgrange...
Anthony Murphy discusses mention of Oenach Oengusa, the assembly site of Oengus, in a myth relating to Rath Cruachan. It might be a reference to an ancient games site at...
Oenach Oengusa: The games assembly of Newgrange...
Anthony Murphy discusses mention of Oenach Oengusa, the assembly site of Oengus, in a myth relating to Rath Cruachan. It might be a reference to an ancient games site at...
Newgrange and inbreeding: three ancient myths a...
Anthony Murphy identifies three myths pertaining to the great monuments of Brú na Bóinne that refer to episodes of inbreeding. All three myths involve kings committing incest.
Newgrange and inbreeding: three ancient myths a...
Anthony Murphy identifies three myths pertaining to the great monuments of Brú na Bóinne that refer to episodes of inbreeding. All three myths involve kings committing incest.
2020 drought reveals huge amounts of hidden arc...
A prolonged dry spell at Newgrange Farm has revealed significant amounts of monuments and archaeology – some of it unrecorded – in parched grass fields
2020 drought reveals huge amounts of hidden arc...
A prolonged dry spell at Newgrange Farm has revealed significant amounts of monuments and archaeology – some of it unrecorded – in parched grass fields
Some old names for the town of Drogheda in Iris...
An exploration of the old names of Drogheda - Droichead Ãtha, Inber Colpa, Inber Bic Loingsigh, Ath Dhunruaidhe, Dun Dubhruaidhe
Some old names for the town of Drogheda in Iris...
An exploration of the old names of Drogheda - Droichead Ãtha, Inber Colpa, Inber Bic Loingsigh, Ath Dhunruaidhe, Dun Dubhruaidhe
A spectre in the silvery twilight at Síd in Broga
Anthony Murphy imagines seeing the custodian of Newgrange in the dusk
A spectre in the silvery twilight at Síd in Broga
Anthony Murphy imagines seeing the custodian of Newgrange in the dusk
The High Man: a giant hero warrior in a landsca...
A giant warrior figure in the landscape of Louth and Meath echoes the great heroes and gods of the old myths of the region, connected with the ancient monuments therein...
The High Man: a giant hero warrior in a landsca...
A giant warrior figure in the landscape of Louth and Meath echoes the great heroes and gods of the old myths of the region, connected with the ancient monuments therein...
Live Irish Myths & Legends: a new series from A...
Live readings of Irish mythology and legends, to counteract the negativity and anxiety around the Covid-19 scare
Live Irish Myths & Legends: a new series from A...
Live readings of Irish mythology and legends, to counteract the negativity and anxiety around the Covid-19 scare
The West Cross at Monasterboice: scripture for ...
Some photos of the West Cross (Tall Cross) at Monasterboice in Co. Louth and a short description of the panels thereon
The West Cross at Monasterboice: scripture for ...
Some photos of the West Cross (Tall Cross) at Monasterboice in Co. Louth and a short description of the panels thereon
They're here! Mythical Ireland books arrive
Copies of Anthony Murphy\'s new book Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past have arrived from the distributor
They're here! Mythical Ireland books arrive
Copies of Anthony Murphy\'s new book Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past have arrived from the distributor
Caiseal Oengus, prehistoric henge site at Brugh...
This large henge (embanked enclosure) located beside the River Boyne at Brugh na Bóinne, known on archaeological maps simply as Site P, has been identified tentatively by archaeologist Geraldine Stout...
Caiseal Oengus, prehistoric henge site at Brugh...
This large henge (embanked enclosure) located beside the River Boyne at Brugh na Bóinne, known on archaeological maps simply as Site P, has been identified tentatively by archaeologist Geraldine Stout...
The fading of the star Betelgeuse and the myths...
Anthony Murphy examines the recent fading of the star Betelgeuse and looks at ancient Irish myths which might relate to the constellation Orion.
The fading of the star Betelgeuse and the myths...
Anthony Murphy examines the recent fading of the star Betelgeuse and looks at ancient Irish myths which might relate to the constellation Orion.
Newgrange: a sunny bower for the maidens foster...
Anthony Murphy examines a story concerning Newgrange and how it relates to aspects of the monument
Newgrange: a sunny bower for the maidens foster...
Anthony Murphy examines a story concerning Newgrange and how it relates to aspects of the monument
Farewell 2019: the year in photographs
Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland chooses his favourite photographs from 2019.
Farewell 2019: the year in photographs
Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland chooses his favourite photographs from 2019.
Mircea Eliade, Newgrange and the regeneration o...
Anthony Murphy looks at the concept of "new year" cosmogonic myths in the work of Mircea Eliade and examines some similarities with the mythology of Newgrange
Mircea Eliade, Newgrange and the regeneration o...
Anthony Murphy looks at the concept of "new year" cosmogonic myths in the work of Mircea Eliade and examines some similarities with the mythology of Newgrange
Video: tour of dozens of ancient monuments disc...
Anthony Murphy takes us on a tour of all the unrecorded monuments and possible archaeology he has found in the past week using Apple Maps.
Video: tour of dozens of ancient monuments disc...
Anthony Murphy takes us on a tour of all the unrecorded monuments and possible archaeology he has found in the past week using Apple Maps.
Further monuments discovered at Newgrange and B...
Mythical Ireland\'s Anthony Murphy has found over 15 monuments and possible archaeological features from drought imagery in Apple Maps
Further monuments discovered at Newgrange and B...
Mythical Ireland\'s Anthony Murphy has found over 15 monuments and possible archaeological features from drought imagery in Apple Maps
Further monuments found in drone footage from I...
Anthony Murphy and Matthew Kelly discovered a series of unknown monuments during the drought of July 2018
Further monuments found in drone footage from I...
Anthony Murphy and Matthew Kelly discovered a series of unknown monuments during the drought of July 2018
Two myths about how the Rockabill islands were ...
Anthony Murphy looks at two myths about how the Rockabill islands were formed
Two myths about how the Rockabill islands were ...
Anthony Murphy looks at two myths about how the Rockabill islands were formed
Knowth: Cnó-guba, the nut lamentation - an insi...
Researcher Helen McKay provides an insight into a mysterious myth about Knowth involving hazel nuts and a lament
Knowth: Cnó-guba, the nut lamentation - an insi...
Researcher Helen McKay provides an insight into a mysterious myth about Knowth involving hazel nuts and a lament
Dronehenge book has gone to print: pre-order yo...
Anthony Murphy\'s book about the discovery of an extraordinary Late Neolithic henge monument close to Newgrange has gone to the printers
Dronehenge book has gone to print: pre-order yo...
Anthony Murphy\'s book about the discovery of an extraordinary Late Neolithic henge monument close to Newgrange has gone to the printers
A meditation on 'Mythical Ireland: New Light on...
A review of Anthony Murphy's book 'Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past' written by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
A meditation on 'Mythical Ireland: New Light on...
A review of Anthony Murphy's book 'Mythical Ireland: New Light on the Ancient Past' written by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin
A carving from the chamber of Newgrange - wheat...
Anthony Murphy examines a symbol carved into stone at Síd in Broga and discusses what it might represents
A carving from the chamber of Newgrange - wheat...
Anthony Murphy examines a symbol carved into stone at Síd in Broga and discusses what it might represents
My new book about 'Dronehenge' is complete
Anthony Murphy\'s new book about his discovery of a Late Neolithic Henge at Newgrange is complete and being prepared for publication by Liffey Press
My new book about 'Dronehenge' is complete
Anthony Murphy\'s new book about his discovery of a Late Neolithic Henge at Newgrange is complete and being prepared for publication by Liffey Press
Watch: A modern miracle at Fourknocks – the sun...
In June, during a visit to the Neolithic passage-tomb of Fourknocks in Co. Meath, I was witness to a beautiful phenomenon that resulted from a combination of modern architecture and ancient...
Watch: A modern miracle at Fourknocks – the sun...
In June, during a visit to the Neolithic passage-tomb of Fourknocks in Co. Meath, I was witness to a beautiful phenomenon that resulted from a combination of modern architecture and ancient...
Irish population was falling before Vikings arr...
Study reveals decline in population of Ireland after 700AD. Vikings may have helped turn this around
Irish population was falling before Vikings arr...
Study reveals decline in population of Ireland after 700AD. Vikings may have helped turn this around
The mysterious 'jumble of stones' under the mou...
Sophisticated archaeological techniques were unable to determine with any certainty whether the mound supporting the Martello tower of Millmount, Drogheda, could be older than Norman times, as suggested in local...
The mysterious 'jumble of stones' under the mou...
Sophisticated archaeological techniques were unable to determine with any certainty whether the mound supporting the Martello tower of Millmount, Drogheda, could be older than Norman times, as suggested in local...
20 years since the discovery of the Baltray sta...
Michael Byrne, Richard Moore and Anthony Murphy celebrate the 20th anniversary of the discovery at Baltray
20 years since the discovery of the Baltray sta...
Michael Byrne, Richard Moore and Anthony Murphy celebrate the 20th anniversary of the discovery at Baltray
Newgrange: a secret hidden passage, yet to be r...
Anthony Murphy investigates the possibility that Newgrange might have another passage/chamber hidden beneath its mighty cairn.
Newgrange: a secret hidden passage, yet to be r...
Anthony Murphy investigates the possibility that Newgrange might have another passage/chamber hidden beneath its mighty cairn.
Bealtaine Fire Festival at the Hill of Uisneach
A selection of photos by Anthony Murphy from the Bealtaine Fire Festival 2019 at Uisneach
Bealtaine Fire Festival at the Hill of Uisneach
A selection of photos by Anthony Murphy from the Bealtaine Fire Festival 2019 at Uisneach
Mythical Ireland's Anthony Murphy to give lectu...
Author Anthony Murphy invited by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Paul Muldoon to speak about his discovery of \'Dronehenge\'
Mythical Ireland's Anthony Murphy to give lectu...
Author Anthony Murphy invited by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Paul Muldoon to speak about his discovery of \'Dronehenge\'