Summary: When we listen to stories of the Túatha Dé Danann and their exploits, it can be hard to remember that they are set in real physical locations. Can a landscape story-archaeology survey of these sites give us a new perspective on the story? Follow the Story Archaeologists on a virtual ramble through the West of Ireland, using a 9th century saga instead of a Sat Nav. Some links relating to the episode Martin Byrne - The Sacred Island: www.carrowkeel.com Martin's page on Moytura is here. Hogan's Onomasticon Goedelicum: publish.ucc.ie/doi/locus Department of Archaeology, NUI Galway: www.nuigalway.ie/archaeology Story Archaeology article about Heapstown Cairn: storyarchaeology.com/2012/08/02/heapstown-cairn-the-well-of-octriallach Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest posts! Old episodes now available on archive.org. By The Story Archaeologists. Music: “Tam Lin” by Gian Castello.
