Can Archaeologists Find The Medieval Irish Castle Of Dungannon? | Time Team | Chronicle

The team visits Northern Ireland to locate one of the most important sites in Anglo-Irish history - a hilltop castle above the city of Dungannon, home of the powerful O'Neill dynasty, whose story culminates in the hugely significant flight of the Earls. The team is joined by Colm Donnelly, Hiram Morgan, Paul Logue, and Jim O'Neill.

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[carnacthemagnificent]

My ancestors were O'Neills and the family crest features a red hand dripping blood, the red hand of Ulster. The legend I was told from my grandfather was that the great chieftains were all in a boat approaching the shore of Ireland for the first time and there was a prophecy that the first of them to lay his hand on Irish soil would be king so while the were still too far to jump off the boats and wade ashore the O'Neill chopped of his own hand and threw it onto the beach so he'd be the one to fulfil the prophecy.

[cynhanrahan]

I learned more about the history of the invasion and occupation of Ulster by the British in this 48:44 minutes than I learned in school. Now I have a few rabbit holes to go down.

[jeanpeuplu]

A new episode, unreleased in HD to this day! Thank you so much!!

[samdoe]

I am not surprised that the English army desecrated an Irish historic monument for their own uses.

[wingmanhoy]

Very much enjoying this history, my ancestry Hoy, Hoy Island Orkney, HAEY Norse, O hEochaidh Dal Fiatach Dynasty, Clanna Dedad First ancient high Kings of Ireland, looking back on history and today truly amazing how far we all have come along way, thank you, all the very best, love this channel.

[kathleengarness]

This is really cool. My great-grandfather was an O'Neill from Ireland.

[Boadicea]

The O'Neill history and battles are right out of The Game of Thrones - strategy, deceit and murder. One chapter of that history is reminiscent of "The Red Wedding". Alas, my ancestors were the Cawlfeilds (Caulfeilds). The constant battles led my ancestor to leave Ireland and settle in the Virginia Colony in the mid-1700's. The history of Northern Ireland is fascinating and I hope to visit someday.

[rhondaenglish]

Remembering finding arrow heads and going with our family on outings for coastal floats, and thats'what we did. Too young, but bread bags full of finds. Amazing. Thankyou. ❤.

[finbarmarkey]

Ye appear to have forgotten to mention Ulster went from being the most Irish to the most Protestant English in a flash due to the genocide of the Irish natives. Remarkable that you presented it in such a positive light. Ye might have at least referred to it briefly in a sensitive way. To make an additional point, Ireland had a market economy, the pottery you found is an artefact of that. Again, patronising to suggest the English brought market economy to Ireland. Our ancient Bogman bodies showed evidence of travel and trade thousands of years ago. The English brought trade in slavery and indenture, the economy of war, and the export of that which they stole. Other than that, an interesting episode. Made me tingle to think of holding those stones from the walls in my hands, the same stone held by a workman who put it there so long ago.

[sabbyd]

So funny what Mic said near the end. Thanks for the episode

[blue_wolfblade]

You do such great weirdo to restore and save history ❤

[josephanglim]

How old is this episode I am wondering? Looking on Google Earth and exploring the area using street view I am amazed how amazing the park and the area are today,

[michaelkamradt]

Absolutely nothing can change history;
we can only make it and this group of people really know how to tell it.

[steel]

Bartlett was so accurate with his paintings that when he was captured, he was executed as to not allow him to scout ireland anymore.

[chuckbouscaren]

That's Baldrick! I mean, Tony Robinson. I can't say how happy the sound of his voice makes me! This is the first episode of this I've come across but will be sure to watch all that I'm able if he's involved. Oh, the history and archaeology is very cool too!

[princessofthecape]

I wish I could get the thumbnail art for this particular episode. It's really cool.

[jesterboykins]

Love it when Phil finds any drinking vessel. lol. Good ol mick:)

[paddyt]

Aughrim or the boyne or viniger Hill, dundalk was where cromwell landed, too many examples of English slaughter on this isle to mention ...and we are still held to blame for the seige of derry ...which was organised by a scot, ..we would like all of our island back someday please 😊

[charlesdavis]

I was told that McNelis is a sept of Clan McNeil. Which came from the Irish high King Uí Niall.

[jsmcguireIII]

Our fermanagh line was part of the 9 year war and flight of the earls.