Venue:  Tralee Bay Wetlands

Date: TO BE CONFIRMED

Time:  10am – 1.30pm

‘The past 6,000 years – The archaeology of life in the wetlands of the Tralee / Lee Valley area’

Tralee based archaeologist Laurence Dunne will present an overview of the settlement archaeology in the Tralee area from the arrival of the first farmers in the Early Neolithic period (new stone age six millennia ago) to the culverting of the rivers in Tralee Town in the 19th century.  The presentation will consist of a talk and slide show followed by a short ecology walk in the Wetlands.

This is both an indoor and outdoor event, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for our changeable October weather! 

This event is the 3rd and final in this series which have taken place this Autumn as part of our ‘Telling the stories of the Rivers of Tralee – Ag Insint Scéalta Abhainneacha Thrálí’.   This event is supported by LAWPRO and Kerry County Council.  This event is free of charge.  Events can be booked through the Tralee Bay Wetlands Website.  Contact Tralee Bay Wetlands to for further information or book a place (066-7126700).  Everyone is welcome.  Tá fáilte roimh gach duine.