Archaeology at Caherconnell Fort
We are now accepting bookings for our fully accredited 2024 Field Schools here in the heart of the Burren. For further information please contact us
Tuition, Accommodation & Meals provided
We have two, four and six week courses that facilitate all levels of experience.
In partnership with the University of Galway, we provide unforgettable archaeological experiences within the unique Burren region. Field schools are led by Dr. Michelle Comber, a leader in archaeological education. This is complemented by a cultural element, which sees students interact with the local people daily. The site is also home to three stone cahers (ring forts), a probable Late Bronze Age burial mound, an ancient field system, two Bronze Age boulder burials, ancient dwelling sites and a prehistoric house.
Why Choose Caherconnell Archaeology Field School?
- Excavate Monday to Friday, and explore and learn at the weekend.
- Excavate a 10th-century AD royal settlement.
- Add to the quantity and quality of the artefacts being uncovered.
- Excavate a site of huge significance to Irish archaeology, the first of its kind to be examined in such detail.
- Explore material culture, history, economic, political and social structure.
- Develop skills which you use at archaeological sites anywhere in the world.
- Receive the best training and experience possible, we limit our group sizes to 20.
- Interact with experts in the field; our pupil teacher ratio is 5 to 1
- Take in the stunning Irish landscape of The Burren and the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Read our detailed dig reports.
All inclusive – we organise accommodation, meals, daily transport, on-site lectures and daily tuition. You just have to enjoy the experience, come along and join the team!
“This is an experience of a lifetime and definitely one that will be remembered for a very long time, I am so grateful that I did this.”
Corinne Kindoll (USA), Caherconnell Field School Student
Read previous students testimonials here
Course Schedule 2024 for one of Ireland’s Top Irish Archaeology Field Schools
6 Week Combined Course: SS103/SS110/SS112 – (18 ECTS or 9US Credit Hours) 6 Weeks
Monday 3rdh June – Friday 12th July 2024
4 Week Combined Course: SS103/SS110- (12 ECTS or 6US Credit Hours) 4 Weeks
Monday 3rd June – Friday 28th June 2024
Monday 17th June – Friday 12th July 2024
Introduction to Archaeological Excavation: SS103-(6ECTS or 3US Credit Hours) 2 Weeks
Monday 3rd June – Friday 14th June 2024
Monday 17th June – Friday 28th June 2024
Monday 1st July – Friday 12th July 2024
Intermediate Archaeological Excavation: SS110-(6ECTS or 3US Credit Hours) 2 Weeks
Monday 3rd June – Friday 14th June 2024
Monday 17th June – Friday 28th June 2024
Monday 1st July – Friday 12th July 2024
Experience Archaeology in Ireland with a difference
Your time here will see you work with some of Ireland’s best archaeologists during the day and some of Ireland’s finest conversationalists at night!
The Caherconnell Archaeology field school experience is one which will not be soon forgotten and will allow students to experience the very best of Irish archaeology and culture all at once.
If you want to learn the skills of archaeological fieldwork in a fun yet professional manner – where academic credit is available –Caherconnell Archaeology Field School is the only place for you.
Contact Us Today On +353 65 7089999 or Drop Us An Email At: info@caherconnell.com
Students at Caherconnell – Summer 2022