Archaeology

Carrying Out Works at or within the vicinity of an Archaeological Site

Under the National Monuments Acts (1930 – 1994) it is the requirement of owners and occupiers to inform the Minister two months in advance, of their intention to carry out any works to or within the vicinity of a National Monument.

Write to:
Development Applications Unit,
Ely Court,
7, Ely Place,
Dublin 2

Reporting a New Archaeological Site

If you have found a site that is not recorded on the Record of Monuments and Places you can report it by contacting Caimin O'Brien of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland at 067 46322.

If you find an Archaeological Object...

All archaeological objects that come to light should, by law, be deposited with the National Museum, as they belong to the State. (Under the National Monuments Amendment Act 1994). If you do find an item you should call the National Museum within 48 hours. Tel 01-6777444.