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Volunteer archaeology digs in Ireland: 2026 & 2027

5 excavations and field schools in Ireland. Each listing shows dates, cost, minimum age, credit and how to apply.

Cost: check2027

Prospecthill Neolithic Court Tomb-The Maree Project, Ireland

📍 Ireland · 🗓 June 27, 2027 to July 17, 2027

Early Neolithic (3700-3500 BC) including later activity in Bronze Age likely

2027

Castles, Cloisters & Churches 2027 – Galway Archaeological Field School

📍 Ireland · 🗓 Session 1 (31 May to 11 June), Session 2 (14 June to 25 Ju

Medieval

Cost: check2026

Castles in Communities: Irish Archaeology at Ballintober Castle

📍 Ireland · 🗓 June 20th to July 30th, 2026 (6 weeks)

Early medieval to early modern Ireland.

Cost: check2027

Ireland: Monastic Midlands Excavation (IFR)

📍 Ireland · 🗓 2 sessions in 2027

Medieval

Cost: check2026

Ireland: Sligo Excavation (IFR)

📍 Ireland · 🗓 2 sessions in 2026 - Both programs will also include online

medieval

New digs, every Friday

Fresh volunteer digs and field school openings, sorted by free vs paid. One email a week.