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I am a professional archaeologist who specialises in ‘conflict archaeology’, particularly where it relates to Ireland. I was formerly one of the curators at the National Museum of Ireland where I worked with the military collections and in the preparation of the Soldiers and Chiefs military history exhibition. I have a particular interest in the Irish experience of the American Civil War.

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New Digital Resource: “Yankee” Pensioners in Ireland 1845-1905- An Interactive Map

I’m delighted to announce the launch of a major new digitial resource, an interactive map with biographical info and addresses of 700+ women, men and children who received U.S. pensions in 19th century Ireland based on military service between 1845 and 1905. Some 80% relate to Civil War service. You can access the interactive map via this link, through the menu bar at the top of the site, or by cl

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Average rating: 4.35 · 54 ratings · 6 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Irish in the American Civil War 4.48 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Forgotten Irish: Irish Emigrant Experiences in America 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861–1865 by Damian Shiels (Goodreads Author), T. Michael Parrish (series_editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Erin Go Bragh: Human Interest Stories of the Irish in the American Civil War by Scott L. Mingus Sr. (Goodreads Author), Gerard E. Mayers, Damian Shiels (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Journey Along the Carlow Corridor: The Archaeology of the M9 Carlow Bypass (NRA Scheme Monographs) by Teresa Bolger (Editor), Damian Shiels (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Colm Moloney (Editor) it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861–1865 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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