'Poulnabrone, a tomb for the ancestors' with Ann Lynch

The presentation ‘Poulnabrone, a tomb for the ancestors’ includes an account of the excavations carried out at this iconic site in the late 1980s. The excavation revealed well-preserved human remains and the artefacts deposited with them which have provided insights into the builders of these little-understood monuments. A comprehensive dating programme has been carried out which places Poulnabrone at the very beginning of megalith building in Ireland. The results of recent research into ancient DNA will also be presented.
Dr. Ann Lynch, a graduate of University College Cork and the Universiteit van Amsterdam, worked as an archaeologist with the National Monuments Service for almost 40 years. Her duties included working with architectural colleagues on the conservation of the monuments in state ownership and this resulted in her directing excavations at many of Ireland’s premier monuments including Dublin Castle, Newgrange, Skellig Michael, Tintern Abbey and of course, Poulnabrone portal tomb.
This talk was organised by Burrenbeo Trust, a local landscape charity with no core funding. Please do consider supporting the Trust through membership or donations at burrenbeo.com

[@alunhoskins4513]

Wonderful. As someone who is interested in these prehistoric sites and doesn’t live too far away from Poulnabrone - Ballina/Killaloe - I found this really interesting and informative. The Burren, a truly magnificent and special part of our country. Thankyou for sharing this.

[@karenoleary7304]

Brilliant and fascinating. Easy to follow. Thank you Ann and Burrenbro

[@cliverichards9850]

Thank-you very much for this wonderful presentation.

[@theresad6990]

Very interesting presentation. Thank you. It has been some years since I visited Poulnabrone but I very much enjoyed learning all that was discovered about the tomb.

[@MidnighterClub]

This was a very interesting talk! Thanks so much for posting it for everyone to see.

[@LynneSheridan-ve2cm]

A very interesting presentation. Are the Genetics from these individuals assessed to see if there are any of their other bones have appeared elsewhere??? There is no mention of inhumation of the bodies? The platform itself tends to suggest just such a practice.??

[@joeferryboat]

Thanks so much for sharing that, Anne. Very human orientated presentation... not too academic. What an important archaeological structure it is. Looking forward to more revelations.👏👏

[@johnheaney8044]

thanks,great talk altogether,is there a similar talk on dun Aengosa?

[@hoozle]

Super, thanks for sharing this.

[@BronzeAgeSwords]

wow an amazing talk

[@rickokelley4186]

PN16 is one of my ancient mtDNA matches via my rare Y-DNA match to Pollnagollum 911 who is a mtDNA K1b1a1 to PN16. She could be my grandmother, aunt or female cousin.

[@simoncoll3204]

Built by giants

[@rudistade5939]

The dolmens would have been covered with alternating layers of clay, sand, and gravel, forming a dome over the rocks. This dome becomes a parabolic reflector, focusing the earth's electromagnetic energy on a shaman to enhance his trance experience. The burials could have happened much later

[@patrickriley2928]

Go maith!

[@loveleov]

Could be that the reason a site where people are gathering for construction and ceremonies is built near a water supply was that coca cola hadn’t been invented yet? It’s beyond me why the practical human needs of the users of these sites are ignored by researchers.