At Tuatha we love Ireland, and we want to share our passion for place with you. We want to help you to see the country in the way we do – as a place steeped in stories, with something special to discover around almost every corner.

Tuatha was founded by the experienced archaeologist Neil Jackman. Neil is the author of acclaimed guidebooks on Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way, as well as other publications, papers and articles.

While carrying out research for his guidebooks, Neil found that there was a lack of trustworthy and accessible sources available for the general public. And as someone interested in sustainable tourism, Neil noticed that a lot of visitors to Ireland were just visiting the big name monuments, like the Rock of Cashel or Blarney Castle, then heading straight off on the motorway again. In rushing to their next stop, they pass wonders all along the way, and miss out on some wonderful hidden gems.

Tuatha exists to bridge that gap. We want to provide an engaging, informative and practical guide and resource for people who want to really get under the skin of Ireland. We encourage slowing down and going deeper into the landscapes and stories that surround us.

As a team of award-winning archaeologists, we have made it our life’s work to study, uncover and explore Ireland’s past. Through our work with Abarta Heritage, we have become Ireland’s leading experts in public and community archaeology. We work with national bodies, local authorities and community groups all across the island of Ireland. Helping them to promote, present and celebrate our monuments and heritage landscapes.

We believe that one of the best ways to protect and preserve our ancient monuments, is to help to encourage people to value them. If sites are left forgotten and unloved, neglect soon sets in, and that can be a great destroyer of monuments. Our key mission is to help people to discover our heritage sites, to understand more of their story and to enjoy wonderful experiences at them. There is no better way of ensuring the long term protection of a place than showing that it is loved. As the great Freeman Tilden once said:

“Through interpretation, understanding; through understanding, appreciation; through appreciation, protection.”

Tuatha is an online resource for lovers of Ireland’s heritage. It offers a rich source of reliable, in-depth knowledge from leading experts in the field. It is a detailed guide to an Ireland most people never see. Our mission is to help you to connect to Ireland’s landscapes and stories. To enrich your experience with a sense of place. And to help you to understand the who, what, why and how of our historical sites, monuments and landscapes. We want to help you to create your own epic adventures and memories. We also love to connect people with leading experts in Irish heritage through our courses, talks and tours.

Joining our growing community of members is a wonderful way to connect with like-minded people. Ireland’s heritage is spectacular, and it is for everyone to enjoy. For this reason, Tuatha is an inclusive community. Our members span generations, backgrounds, interests, and even continents. By joining Tuatha, you not only get access to a reliable and engaging resource, you become part of a community of people who share your passion and curiosity for place.

So come and join us on our mission. Together we will uncover more than 10,000 years of Irish stories, and maybe forge a few new tales along the way!