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Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
The Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland audiobook weaves tales based on archaeological discoveries
Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
The Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland audiobook weaves tales based on archaeological discoveries
Based on archaeological evidence, hear a compelling series of interwoven tales that tell of life and loss in early medieval Ireland with this free audiobook
On a long, low ridge in the small townland of Raystown near Ashbourne in County Meath, archaeologists discovered the remains of a large and complex site that was once part of the ancient kingdom of Brega. The excavations revealed a place where people worked the fields, milled grains, feasted, lived and buried their dead well over a thousand years ago. This large farming settlement was to endure for at least 600 years, and this discovery produced a wealth of new insights into life in Early Medieval Ireland. This audio book weaves a number of fictional tales, informed by the excavation, to help to introduce some of the people who lived at Raystown, and includes references to artefacts that were found during the dig. You’ll meet the lord or flaith of the settlement, his bóaire who managed the farms and mills, a slave, and a wanderer. You’ll enjoy a feast for a King, and hear the aftermath of a raid on a rival settlement.
This free audiobook gives glimpses of life in a large settlement in around the 7th century AD. The stories are based on the results of the archaeological excavation that was carried out at Raystown in 2004 in advance of the construction of the M2 Finglas to Ashbourne Motorway. Many of the details in the tales were inspired by the remarkable discoveries by the archaeologists, and we are indebted to Matthew Seaver and his excavation team for unearthing these glimpses into the past.
MEITHEAL – STORIES FROM EARLY MEDIEVAL IRELAND AUDIOBOOK
MEITHEAL – STORIES FROM EARLY MEDIEVAL IRELAND AUDIOBOOK
Title: Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
Duration: 35 mins.
Summary:
Based on archaeological evidence, this audiobook provides a compelling series of interwoven tales that tell of life and loss in early medieval Ireland. You can enjoy our audiobooks anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you’re out and about. Simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
This Audiobook is an Abarta Heritage Production with Transport Infrastructure Ireland
You can discover more about the incredible archaeological site at Raystown in the publication; Meitheal; The Archaeology of Lives, Labours and Beliefs at Raystown County Meath. For more information please visit TII.ie.
This audiobook is an Abarta Heritage Production on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The script was written by Neil Jackman with the specialist insights of Matthew Seaver and Terry O’Hagan. The audiobook was recorded and produced by Róisín Burke and Declan Lonergan, and narrated by Sarah Jane Scott, Sam Lucas Smith and Danny Kehoe.
This audiobook is also available on
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Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
The Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland audiobook weaves tales based on archaeological discoveries
Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
The Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland audiobook weaves tales based on archaeological discoveries
Based on archaeological evidence, hear a compelling series of interwoven tales that tell of life and loss in early medieval Ireland with this free audiobook
On a long, low ridge in the small townland of Raystown near Ashbourne in County Meath, archaeologists discovered the remains of a large and complex site that was once part of the ancient kingdom of Brega. The excavations revealed a place where people worked the fields, milled grains, feasted, lived and buried their dead well over a thousand years ago. This large farming settlement was to endure for at least 600 years, and this discovery produced a wealth of new insights into life in Early Medieval Ireland. This audio book weaves a number of fictional tales, informed by the excavation, to help to introduce some of the people who lived at Raystown, and includes references to artefacts that were found during the dig. You’ll meet the lord or flaith of the settlement, his bóaire who managed the farms and mills, a slave, and a wanderer. You’ll enjoy a feast for a King, and hear the aftermath of a raid on a rival settlement.
This free audiobook gives glimpses of life in a large settlement in around the 7th century AD. The stories are based on the results of the archaeological excavation that was carried out at Raystown in 2004 in advance of the construction of the M2 Finglas to Ashbourne Motorway. Many of the details in the tales were inspired by the remarkable discoveries by the archaeologists, and we are indebted to Matthew Seaver and his excavation team for unearthing these glimpses into the past.
MEITHEAL – STORIES FROM EARLY MEDIEVAL IRELAND AUDIOBOOK
MEITHEAL – STORIES FROM EARLY MEDIEVAL IRELAND AUDIOBOOK
Title: Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland Audiobook
Duration: 35 mins.
Summary:
Based on archaeological evidence, this audiobook provides a compelling series of interwoven tales that tell of life and loss in early medieval Ireland. You can enjoy our audiobooks anywhere, from the comfort of your favourite chair, or download to enjoy while you’re out and about. Simply hit play to hear the stories of Ireland.
This Audiobook is an Abarta Heritage Production with Transport Infrastructure Ireland
You can discover more about the incredible archaeological site at Raystown in the publication; Meitheal; The Archaeology of Lives, Labours and Beliefs at Raystown County Meath. For more information please visit TII.ie.
This audiobook is an Abarta Heritage Production on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The script was written by Neil Jackman with the specialist insights of Matthew Seaver and Terry O’Hagan. The audiobook was recorded and produced by Róisín Burke and Declan Lonergan, and narrated by Sarah Jane Scott, Sam Lucas Smith and Danny Kehoe.
This audiobook is also available on
If you enjoyed this audiobook, please consider sharing it with a friendMore Free Audiobooks on Irish History & Archaeology
Free to download and stream
Bay Of Dundalk
Audiobook
Free to download and stream
Hidden Voices
Audiobook
Free to download and stream
Ballyhanna Stories from the Grave
Audiobook
Free to download and stream
Mullamast – Story of a Medieval Village
Audiobook
The post Meitheal – Stories from Early Medieval Ireland appeared first on Abarta Heritage Home.
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