We want to help you connect with the stories of Ireland, and there are few better ways than to develop a shared experience with other like-minded people as part of the Tuatha community. We also help you to develop a deeper understanding of Ireland’s archaeology, history and heritage with our monthly Tuatha Talks. These are live presentations from some of Ireland’s leading experts, like Dr Gillian Kenny on Gráinne Mhaol and Dr Marion Dowd on Archaeology and Folklore, or insights from cutting-edge research like Dr Patrick Gleeson on Ireland’s ancient royal sites, or archaeologist Paul Duffy on the latest discoveries of Medieval Dublin. Missed a webinar you really wanted to attend? Members don’t need to worry. Our full catalogue of online events is available to watch back whenever you have the time.

As well as online events, members of Tuatha can join us on one of our exclusive tours. Together we’ve explored the storied slopes of the Hellfire Club, while Neil Jackman told us all of his excavations of a Neolithic tomb on the hill’s summit, and of the folklore, mythology and dramatic history of this iconic Dublin landmark. Archaeologist and author Christiaan Corlett led us on a tour of Glendalough, Professor Muiris O’Sullivan gave a great insight into the interwoven archaeology, history and mythology of the Hill of Tara, Isabel Bennett joined us for a tour of the Dingle Peninsula, and we’ve had great days out together experiencing the pilgrimage route at Ardmore, the birdlife of the Saltee Islands, Tibradden and Fairy Castle, the medieval marvels of Jerpoint Abbey and Kells Priory and of course, each year one lucky member will win two tickets for an unforgettable tour of Skellig Michael! The tours are relaxed rambles, with lots of opportunities for chats and questions. It really is wonderful to spend time in the company of likeminded people who love exploring Ireland’s archaeology and heritage.

We believe in paying experts and professionals fairly for the time and knowledge they give us, whether for a webinar, a tour or helping us with one of our courses. By being a member of Tuatha, you help support the many researchers, heritage professionals and enthusiasts who love sharing their expertise and passions.

So if you’d like to be part of a community of people who are all passionate about exploring the wonderful heritage of Ireland, take the plunge and start exploring with Tuatha today!

Cutting Edge Research

Dig deeper into the topics that interest you or explore sites you thought you knew with a fresh perspective. All our talks and tours are led by experts, and you’ll have the opportunity to hear of all the most recent research and discoveries first, and get to ask the questions you want answers to from the people who understand Ireland’s sites, landscapes and heritage best.

Priority Booking 

When you are a member of Tuatha you are guaranteed to hear about all our upcoming events before anyone else, and have a chance to book your spot on our Tours and Talks first. If you can’t make it to an online webinar, you don’t have to worry! You have access to recordings of our entire series of TuathaTalks.

Exclusive Member Content

Join us in person for one of our member-only tours and chat with historians, archaeologists and fellow members about iconic sites and landscapes. Members of Tuatha also have the chance to enter our exclusive competitions for special, once-in-a-lifetime trips, like our annual Skellig Michael Draw.

Dr Michelle Comber:
Excavations at Caherconnell Cashel

Prof Aidan O’Sullivan:
Early Medieval People

Prof Aidan O’Sullivan:
The Corlea Trackway

Prof Tadhg O’Keeffe:
Irish Castles

Dr Nora White:
Ogham

Dr Marion Dowd:
Cave Archaeology

Mary Cahill:
The Mooghaun Hoard

Prof Tadhg O’Keeffe:
Romanesque Ireland Revisited

Dr Niamh Wycherley:
The Real St Brigit

Dr Rebecca Boyd:
Everyday Life in Ireland’s Viking Towns

Prof. Muiris O’Sullivan:
Megalithic Art

Orla Peach Power and Gary Dempsey:
Sheela na Gigs

Dr Karen Dempsey:
Lady Roesia de Verdun, Patron of Castleroche

Fin Dwyer:
The Bruce Invasion

Dr James O’Neill:
The Nine Years War

Cormac McGinley:
The Natural Heritage of
The Cliffs of Moher

Prof. Pam Crabtree:
Digging
Dún Ailinne

Christiaan Corlett:
Glendalough

Dr Stephen Davis:
New Discoveries at Brú na Bóinne

Dr Patrick Gleeson:
Cult & Kingdoms in the 1st Millennium AD

Dr Damian Shiels:
The Irish and the American Civil War

Dr Marion Dowd:
Archaeology & Folklore

Dr Gillian Kenny:
Witchcraft in Ireland

Neil Jackman:
The Hellfire Club &
The Murdered Tomb

Dr Gillian Kenny:
Gráinne Mhaol

Paul Duffy:
Uncovering
Medieval Dublin

Dr Sharon Greene:
Life in Early
Medieval Ireland

Lesley Kehoe:
Blasket Bound