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George Eogan

Irish archaeologist (1930–2021)

University College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin

ThesisThe Bronze Sword in Ireland (1961)Doctoral advisorFrank MitchellAcademic workDisciplineArchaeologistNotable worksSenatorIn office
April 1987 – July 1989ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach

George Eogan, MRIA (14 September 1930 – 18 November 2021)^[1] was an Irish archaeologist.^[2]^[3]

He was born in Nobber, County Meath, and studied at University College Dublin (UCD) and then Trinity College Dublin. In 1965, he was appointed to a lectureship at UCD, becoming a professor in 1979, and also serving as head of department from then until 1995.^[4]

Eogan was particularly known for his work over forty years at Knowth, having been director of the Knowth Research Project.^[5] In 1968, he became the first person in over a millennium to enter the east-side tomb at the site.^[6]

Eogan was also appointed an Independent member of Seanad Éireann, serving from 1987 until 1989.^[7]

References

^ "George Eogan obituary: Archaeologist who unearthed passage tombs of Knowth". The Irish Times. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
^ "George Eogan". Royal Irish Academy. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
^ Hilliard, Mark. "Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
^ From megaliths to metal: essays in honour of George Eogan, p.xii
^ "George Eogan", Knowth.com
^ "An outstanding Meathman dedicated to uncovering the past". The Meath Chronicle. 27 June 2012.
^ "George Eogan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 January 2020.