EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 4 MIN
KCLR News interviews Niall O'Neill about the latest dig at Ballymoon Castle (15th May 2026)
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The latest archaeological dig on the grounds of Ballymoon Castle, just outside Bagenalstown, have proven very sucessful according to the project leader. The two-week dig was led by archaeologist and Bagenalstown native Niall O'Neill and involved the excavation of two trenches, including one at the building's principal entry point. Niall told Dermot Keyes (KCLR News) that evidence unearthed during both digs he has been involved in at Ballymoon have greatly increased the likelihood that communities lived alongside the main structure for generations.
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The latest archaeological dig on the grounds of Ballymoon Castle, just outside Bagenalstown, have proven very sucessful according to the project leader. The two-week dig was led by archaeologist and Bagenalstown native Niall O'Neill and involved the excavation of two trenches, including one at the building's principal entry point. Niall told Dermot Keyes (KCLR News) that evidence unearthed during both digs he has been involved in at Ballymoon have greatly increased the likelihood that communities lived alongside the main structure for generations.
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KCLR News interviews Niall O'Neill about the latest dig at Ballymoon Castle (15th May 2026)
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