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 Where Relics Meet the Road
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Today, much of Ireland's ancient history is being unearthed by construction workers. At the same time, many historical sites are threatened by neglect or destruction. The means and methods of artifact and site preservation are often controversial. Endangered heritage sites may be destroyed to make way for commercial developments, housing and highways. There are myriad perspectives to discuss on this topic, including the latest news updates.
What is the latest "big find" unearthed by construction? What historical sites are being threatened by destruction? Which ones have fallen into such obscurity that they barely exist in today's world? What measures are being taken to preserve these artifacts and places? What criteria should be applied? These questions and more are now open for discussion.
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Online petition to protect Irish Heritage Sites (* Fenian Niafer, Aug 20, 2010 - 09:07 ) A Word on Gormley (* Glaisne Niall, Jul 2, 2009 - 21:46 ) GORMLEY MUST GO! (* Glaisne Niall, Jun 24, 2009 - 19:19 ) A List of Articles (* Glaisne Niall, Mar 2, 2009 - 18:41 ) Tara M3 Questions... (* Glaisne Niall, Oct 30, 2008 - 16:11 ) Tarawatch News (* Glaisne Niall, Aug 25, 2008 - 19:39 ) Method & Theory @ the M3 (* Glaisne Niall, Apr 4, 2008 - 15:23 ) "Classic megalithic art" unearthed at M3 site Lismullen (* Fenian Niafer, Jan 18, 2008 - 16:19 ) Decorated stone found at Lismullen M3 site (* Fenian Niafer, Dec 5, 2007 - 08:25 ) Slane protected area slated for development (* Fenian Niafer, Nov 25, 2007 - 09:43 ) EU to take action over handling of Tara route for M3 (* Fenian Niafer, Oct 20, 2007 - 17:17 ) Rath Lugh Rant (* Glaisne Niall, Oct 5, 2007 - 16:34 ) Temporary preservation order on Rath Lugh (* Fenian Niafer, Oct 5, 2007 - 13:58 ) Tara motorway challenge goes to Supreme Court (* Flidais Niafer, Apr 20, 2006 - 06:22 ) High Court hearing to challenge M3 construction at Tara (* Fenian Niafer, Jan 12, 2006 - 12:14 ) From Galway to Belfast, ancient Ireland emerges (* Fenian Niafer, Oct 26, 2005 - 09:30 ) Where relics meet the road (* Fenian Niafer, Oct 6, 2005 - 12:38 ) Irish Times: Heritage Ireland Special (* Fenian Niafer, Sep 9, 2005 - 04:22 ) How you can help preserve Tara (* Flidais Niafer, May 26, 2005 - 15:15 ) Bummer!! (* Ladee Niall, May 19, 2005 - 22:46 )| 12 more |
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