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Book Launch: Booleying in Ireland by Dr Theresa McDonald
Free to visit
Come along to the launch of a new book about the ancient practice of booleying in Ireland, by Dr Theresa McDonald.

The National Museum of Ireland at Turlough Park is pleased to host the launch of a new book by Dr Theresa McDonald of the Achill Archaeological Field School, exploring the ancient farming tradition of booleying.

The event takes place at 6pm in the exhibition galleries and will be officially launched by Professor Michael O’Connell, Member of the Royal Irish Academy and Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Botany at the University of Galway. The book offers insight into the practice of booleying on Achill Island and draws on extensive research from Ireland, Britain, and Europe.

Free admission, no booking required.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

Event details
Dates
30 January 2026
Time
Start 18:00End 19:00
Price
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Contact details
National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Turlough Park House, Gortnafolla, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31, Ireland
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