Question 1

Who is this workshop for?

Accepted Answer

Anybody with an interest in local history, archaeology and Irish heritage. No previous training is required.

Question 2

What exactly will I learn?

Accepted Answer

You will learn how to understand a graveyard. Most of Ireland's old graveyards are organised in a similar way. We bury our people in graves and we organise the graves in rows. You will also learn how to read seemingly illegible headstones using conservation friendly techniques.

Question 3

Who is teaching the workshop?

Accepted Answer

The workshop is being given by an archaeologist from the www.historicgraves.com project. This project has surveyed and published over 900 Irish graveyards with community groups all over Ireland.

Question 4

Must I attend the two days?

Accepted Answer

Attendees are welcome for an hour or for the full two days. Reading a headstone is like doing a sudoku or a crossword. It can become addictive while also teaching us about our parishes history and former residents.

Question 5

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Well we pack everything from sunhat's to umbrellas.  I'll bring raincoats and leggings myself and we prefer hiking boots to wellies. The thicker soled boot gives better support. Graveyards can sometimes be windy spots so dress appropriately.

Question 6

What equipment/tools should I bring?

Accepted Answer

No harm bringing a biro but we provide all equipment needed from clipboards to flashlamps and blackout curtains.

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