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Ireland: Sligo Excavation (IFR)

Help break ground on the excavations of The Green Fort, a ‘star-shaped’ military fort likely constructed in 1599 on the site of an early medieval ringfort and overlooking Sligo Town in northwest Ireland. Your research will help answer questions about the monument to discover its origin, military history, and other uses by its inhabitants, f ocusing on the everyday lives of the soldiers stationed there. Y ou’ll contribute to the future preservation, protection, and presentation of this monument t

CountryIreland
RegionGreen Fort, Sligo, Ireland
Periodmedieval
Dates / season2 sessions in 2026 - Both programs will also include online lectures prior to time onsite:
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School
Application deadlineFebruary 1, 2026
CostUnknown, ask the project
Minimum age18
Academic creditUnknown, ask the project
AccommodationStudents will be housed in holiday homes or student accommodations in single rooms close to the University and the excavation site. There will be access to laundry facilities.
Last checked2026-10-16

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