Launch of Lough Gur Heritage Guide

Lough Gur Heritage Guide

Launch by Minister Patrick O’Donovan

The day also marked the inclusion of Lough Gur on the OPW Heritage Cards for Ireland. Ahead of the June 21st Solstice celebrations in Lough Gur County Limerick, Minister Patrick O’Donovan was called upon by the local community to officially launch the Archaeology Ireland Lough Gur Heritage Guide at the lakeview Visitor Centre on June 20th. Funded by the OPW, the Heritage Guide is a synopsis of prehistoric archaeology surrounding this internationally significant location. Written by Rose Cleary, Senior Professor of Archaeology from UCC and author of The Archaeology of Lough Gur, the information is expertly presented by Rose who has studied and excavated in Lough Gur for over 40 years. With the assistance of illustrations by RHA artist Robert Ryan, both professionals succeeded in bringing the history of Lough Gur to life. The newly launched Heritage Guide briefly captures the global significance of Lough Gur in a way that is accessible for educators and a general audience. For readers of the Archaeology Ireland magazine, Heritage Guides have become collectors’ items, coveted by specialists to help interpret Ireland’s heritage.

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