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Archaeologist Tommy Delaney is on the Pod this week to talk about his travels around Mayo. Also we take a look at the study of archaeology and how it prepares you for the job as well as some other history rambles and suggestions on what to read, watch and listen. Enjoy.

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On this weeks Diggin Those Ditches A look back at Heritage Week, There's talk about the beauty and awe of the Sligo Landscape. And for the main part its The Great Famine.....of 13-15-1317. Plus some suggestions of things to watch.

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On this weeks Diggin Those Ditches. We have a quick talk with recent archaeology graduate Thomas Delaney about getting started in archaeolgy. Also a look at the process and role of commercial archaeology in Ireland.

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"The Irish are good at two things. Building stuff and fighting other peoples wars." - Tommy Tiernan. On this weeks Diggin Those Ditches we look at the Ireland's construction heritage and two men who fought on opposing sides of one those 'other peoples wars'.

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