Exploring what light archaeological evidence can shed on people, the economy and life in Brigid’s period.

“Accounts of St. Brigid in the lives written in the 7^th century and later centuries portray not only a remarkable, holy woman, but one who seems grounded in the real world, taking part in household chores and interacting with people of all grades and with animals.  But to what degree do these writings reflect the 5^th century to early 6^th century of Brigid’s world or that of Cogitosus and the other writers a century or more later?  This lecture explores what light archaeological evidence can shed on people, the economy and life in Brigid’s period.” Dr. Sharon Greene www.brigid1500.ie – Brigid’s Worlds

About the Author

Dr. Sharon Greene, Editor of Archaeology Ireland. Sharon graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in Celtic Studies and a Master’s in Archaeology.  She has worked on various projects and has held a number of research roles in the UCD School of Archaeology. Her research interests include early medieval settlement and medieval walled towns.  Her doctoral research was on the settlement on Mayo’s islands during the early medieval period and she has published on aspects of this as well as early medieval metalwork, local history, and even the archaeology of beekeeping. research is

Presenters: Dr. Sharon Greene
Time: 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m
Venue: Kildare Education Centre
Admission: FREE (Sponsored by Kildare Education Centre)

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