A Celtic brooch from the 8th century was discovered during highway construction in Ardshanbally, Co Limerick, providing new insights into fine metalwork in Early Medieval Ireland. The brooch features a pseudo-penannular design, intricate engravings, and glass studs, indicating the high level of craftsmanship during that period. Minister for Arts, Patrick O'Donovan, praised the brooch's detail and significance, reflecting the wealth and skill prevalent at the time. The brooch will be exhibited at the National Museum of Ireland alongside important manuscripts returning from Switzerland, further enriching Ireland's cultural heritage.
The Ardshanbally brooch is a remarkable find, beautifully detailed and dating from well over 1,000 years ago. It shows significant skill, talent and wealth in early medieval Limerick.
This discovery provides archaeologists an opportunity to narrow down when fine metalwork was being produced in the Limerick area during the Early Middle Ages.
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