Archeology

Archeology Weekend Sligo
15th-16th July 2005
Book online for accomodation in Gyreum here
Info on Accommodation

The GyreumThe Gyreum, a magnificent replication of an hundred foot wide wooden ring fort is located above the shores of Lough Arrow in rural Sligo 6km from Castlebaldwin. It is itself a new wonder at the junction of some ancient ley lines. This is certainly an ecolodge with a difference.

Its 360_ views look out over 5 counties and it is aligned along three vital solar events. The southeast faces the dawn winter solstice over Moytura where the mythic battle between light and dark took place way back. The southwest is centred along the winter dusk solstice at Carrowkeel. The northwest faces the summer sunset solstice behind Queen MaeveŽs supposed tomb atop Knocknarae. The Gyreum mimics MaeveŽs tomb. www.smirsh.com/gyreum

Guided Field trips to:


Guide and Facilitator:
Mary Quinlan

Mary Quinlan, Anthropologist & Amateur Archaeologist is well known for her informative and lively workshops and guided fieldtrips where ancient people and landscapes are brought to life.

This workshop will take you on a journey back in time to the Stone, Bronze & Iron Ages. We will physically and spiritually explore some of SligoŽs ancient and sacred sited and discover how our ancient ancestors lived, worked, played and prayed. We will consider the fascinating mythology of Sligo and we will investigate our ability to read a landscape.

Venue & Times:
The Gyreum, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo
Sat15th July 10-5.30 approx
Sun 16th July 10 -3.30 approx

Please note:
We will be visiting many ancient sites, please bring waterproof shoes/boots & raincoat. A car pool will be organised

Accommodation Packages:
The Gyreum
2 nights B&B, evening meal, and workshops
È110 dorm, È120pps double room, all food organic/locally produced, bring your own wine.
For further information and bookings contact:
Alex at www.passport-breifne.com or Colum at gyreum@smirsh.com
Phone: 071 9165994, 087 6750769

Full information from Greenbox about Archeology weekend in pdf file download here

























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