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An Irish man has now discovered three ancient logboat in the River Boyne while flying his drone.
Anthony Murphy, a journalist and photographer who lives in Drogheda, County Louth has been regularly updating his blog Mystical Ireland about uncovering these pieces of history.
Updated Timeline of Events
27 April 2021
During the original discovery, Anthony flew his drone over the River Boyne where the sighting of a bottle-nosed dolphin called Kevin had become a talking point in the area. After examining his ariel photos he noticed an unusual shape in the river and returned to the same spot at low tide to take a closer look.
Inis Cealtra plan animated by rich medieval characters
May 3, 2021
EARLY medieval characters linked to Inis Cealtra will be given a new lease on life at the interpretive centre being developed in Mountshannon, to illuminate the role of the island as a pilgrimage destination and place of religious devotion.
Consultants working on the Inis Cealtra project have been outlining what they believe are relatable themes and stories that will engage a wide variety of visitors with the history of the island. They have also promised that the exhibition space will promote the entire East Clare area.
Earlier this month, Tandem Partners held a workshop on Zoom, which was attended by over 25 people including politicians, community leaders, tourism and hospitality providers.
Drone Images Give Fresh Perspective on Ancient Logboats in River Boyne
3rd May 2021
An image captured by drone of the third logboat spotted in the River Boyne by Anthony Murphy, this one on Sunday 2 May
Credit: Anthony Murphy/Mythical Ireland
A citizen archaeologist may have spotted the remains of two previously unknown medieval logboats in the River Boyne.
The National Monuments Service (NMS) suggests this may be a vessel first discovered last year and which could be as much as 1,600 years old.
“It appears to be upside down, is very flat-bottomed and is larger than the first one,” he wrote on Twitter.
Irish Times showing an unusual rectangular object sunken into the riverbed. According to
Irish Central , the size and shape of the object has led archaeologists to tentatively identify it as a logboat, a type of simple, but sturdy, watercraft made from hollowed-out tree trunks.
The Long History of Logboats in Ireland
Logboats, also known as dugout boats, were made by hand, with axes that were used to chop out their interiors. In an article published in
, Dr. Stephen Davis, a professor from the University College Dublin School of Archaeology and expert on the subject, explained that logboats have “an immensely long history of use in Ireland, with examples known from the Neolithic [all] the way up to medieval times.”
Security patrols put in place after vandalism at Neolithic site The Co Meath burial monument had suffered damage before
about 8 hours ago
Security patrols have been put in place to guard a Neolithic burial monument in Co Meath after it was vandalised.
The vandalism occurred at the Neolithic burial site at Loughcrew in Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Graffiti was scratched on the stones of various passage tombs.
It is the latest act of vandalism at the national monument site, which is accessible year-round to the public.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Monuments Service (NMS) in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said they were “deeply dismayed” by the vandalism.