UCD School of Archaeology

Scoil na Seandálaíochta UCD

Mr Conor McDermott B.A.

Professional Associations:

Association: Member of Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (MIAI), Function/Role: Member

Association: European Association of Archaeologists, Function/Role: Member

Association: World Archaeological Congress, Function/Role: Member

Conference Contributions:

Plunkett, G., McDermott , C., Swindles, G. and Brown, D. (2011) Building bridges or breaking new ground? A critical examination of peatland activity and past climate change in Ireland. [Invited Lecture], Archaeology & Science:Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Spring Conference 2011, Dublin , 01-APR-11 - 02-APR-11.

O'Sullivan, A., McDermott, C. & Warren, G. (2010) On the tracks of pilgrimage to Glendalough: archaeological excavations of a medieval pilgrims' church and hostel at Templeteenaun, Co. Wicklow. [Invited Lecture], The Early Church in Ireland in the Light of Recent Archaeological Excavations, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland , 12-NOV-10 - 12-NOV-10.

O'Sullivan, A., Warren, G. and McDermott, C. (2010) On the tracks of Medieval pilgrimage to Glendalough: Archaeological excavations at Templeteenaun church and graveyard, Wicklow Mountains. [Invited Lecture], Revealing the Past: Archaeological Excavations in Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin , 08-OCT-10 - 08-OCT-10.

O'Sullivan, A., Dillon, M., McDermott, C. & Sands, R. (2010) Medieval fishweirs at Boarland Rock, Fergus estuary, Co. Clare. [Invited Lecture], Wetland Archaeology in Ireland and Beyond, University College Dublin , 06-FEB-10 - 07-FEB-10.

McDermott, C. & Warren, G. (2009) Glendalough Valley Project: research and teaching in the Wicklow Mountains. [Invited Lecture], Culture, Environment and Change: Archaeological Research Seminar 2009, University College Dublin , 10-DEC-09 - 10-DEC-09.

O'Sullivan, A., Dillon, M., McDermott, C. & Sands, R. (2009) The Fergus estuary and its islands: a maritime historic landscape in Co. Clare. [Invited Lecture], Culture, Environment and Change: Archaeological Research Seminar 2009, University College Dublin , 10-DEC-09 - 10-DEC-09.

Plunkett, G., Swindles, G.T., McDermott, C. & Kerr, T. (2009) A need for criticality in the interpretation of human responses to past climate change: examples from the Irish archaeological record. [Invited Lecture], Pre-Moderm Climate Change: Causes and Human Responses. Stine Rossel Memorial Conference, University of Copenhagen , 21-OCT-09 - 23-OCT-09.
McDermott, C. (2009) Snatch and grab archaeology: some thoughts on Boarland Rocks fishweirs. Survey and data recording in intertidal environments. [Invited Lecture], Fishweirs and Coastal Communities in North West Europe: an Archaeological Workshop, University College Dublin , 19-SEP-09 - 19-SEP-09.
McDermott, C., La Piscopia, P. & Gowen, M. (2008) Who Are We? Profiling the archaeological profession at a time of change: Discovering the Archaeologists of Europe (Ireland). [Invited Lecture], Discovering Our Past: Archaeological Research Seminar 2008, University College Dublin , 11-DEC-08 - 11-DEC-08.
O'Sullivan, A., Warren, G., McDermott, C. & Ó Neill, J. (2008) Medieval pilgrimage in the Wicklow Mountains and archaeological excavations at Templeteenaun, Co. Wicklow. [Invited Lecture], Discovering Our Past: Archaeological Research Seminar 2008, University College Dublin , 11-DEC-08 - 11-DEC-08.
O'Sullivan, A., McCormick, F., Kerr, T., Harney, L., Sands, S., McDermott, C., Ó Neill, J., Seaver, M. & O'Hara, R. (2008) INSTAR Early Medieval Archaeology Project (EMAP): dealing with data and enabling knowledge. [Invited Lecture], Discovering Our Past: Archaeological Research Seminar 2008, University College Dublin , 11-DEC-08 - 11-DEC-08.
O'Sullivan, A, Dillon, M. & McDermott, C. (2008) Medieval fishweirs at Boarland Rock: an intertidal archaeological survey on the Fergus estuary, Co. Clare. [Invited Lecture], Discovering Our Past: Archaeological Research Seminar 2008, University College Dublin , 11-DEC-08 - 11-DEC-08.
O'Sullivan, A., McCormick, F., Kerr, T., Harney, L., Sands, R., McDermott, C., Seaver, M. & O'Hara, R. (2008) Early Medieval Archaeology Project (EMAP): dealing with data and enabling knowledge. [Invited Lecture], IAI Autumn Conference 2008. New Horizons: advances in technical methods in Irish archaeology, Sligo , 17-OCT-08 - 19-OCT-08.
McDermott, C. & La Piscopia, P. (2008) The archaeological profession in Ireland: a decade of change. [Invited Lecture], Sixth World Archaeological Congress, Dublin , 29-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08.
Stanley, M. & McDermott, C. (2008) Joining the dots: a case study in assessing the potential of Irish peatland survey results. [Invited Lecture], Sixth World Archaeological Congress, Dublin , 29-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08.
Plunkett, G., Swindles, G., McDermott, C. & Brown, D. (2008) 'Patterns' of peatland activity and climate change: a critical evaluation. [Invited Lecture], Sixth World Archaeological Congress, Dublin , 29-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08.
McDermott, C. & La Piscopia, P. (2008) Discovering the Archaeologists of Europe: Ireland. [Poster Presentation], Sixth World Archaeological Congress, Dublin , 29-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08.
O'Sullivan, A., Warren, G., McDermott, C. & Nugent, L. (2008) Medieval pilgrimage to Glendalough: recent archaeological discoveries along St. Kevin's Road. [Invited Lecture], Glendalough Seminar, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland , 23-MAY-08 - 23-MAY-08.
McDermott, C. (2007) Archaeological Research: Moving from Data to Knowledge. [Invited Lecture], UII Research Directions Workshop: UCD Research and the National Roads Authority, UCD Urban Institute Ireland , 24-OCT-07 - 24-OCT-07.
McDermott, C. & La Piscopia, P. (2007) Discovering the Archaeologists of Europe: Introduction and Interim Report. [Invited Lecture], Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland: Autumn Conference, Galway , 19-OCT-07 - 21-OCT-07.
Brown, D., Plunkett, G., Swindles, G. & McDermott, C. (2007) Assessing the contribution of dendrochronology to the reconstruction of palaeoenvironmental and cultural change in Ireland. [Invited Lecture], XVII INQUA Congress 2007, Cairns, Australia , 28-JUL-07 - 03-AUG-07.
McDermott, C., O'Sullivan, A., Warren, G. & Ó Néill, J. (2007) New and old perspectives on the Irish midlands. [Invited Lecture], 2007 Ireland 8000-2000BC, University College Dublin , 26-MAY-07 - 26-MAY-07.
McDermott, C. (2007) People and peatlands in the past. [Invited Lecture], International Peatlands Dissemination Event, Tullamore , 14-MAR-07 - 14-MAR-07.
McDermott, C. (2006) Recent prehistoric evidence near Kilbeggan. [Invited Lecture], Early Industry and Settlement: Recent Excavations in the Midlands, National Roads Authority & Westmeath County Council, Mullingar , 11-NOV-06 - 11-NOV-06.
McDermott, C. (2006) Demesne or Mearsparkfarm 2' Exception or example?. [Invited Lecture], 2006 Ireland 8000-2000, University College Dublin , 13-MAY-06 - 13-MAY-06.
McDermott, C. (2006) The testing and mitigation of Wetland Archaeological Heritage. [Invited Lecture], National Roads Authority - building a better road environment, Croke Park, Dublin , 30-MAR-06 - 30-MAR-06.
McDermott, C. (2006) Peatland Archaeology in Ireland. [Invited Lecture], Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society, Mullingar , 15-MAR-06 - 15-MAR-06.
Stuijts, I. & McDermott, C. (2005) Wood, charcoal and worked wood. [Invited Lecture], Sense From Samples, UCD School of Archaeology & Cultural Resource Development Services , 05-NOV-05 - 05-NOV-05.
McDermott, C. (2005) Peatland archaeology in Ireland: Plain and bog, bog and wood; Wood and bog, bog and plain!. [Plenary Lecture], WARP International Wetland Conference, Edinburgh , 21-SEP-05 - 23-SEP-05.
McDermott, C. (2005) Emerging Bronze Age Landscapes in the Irish Midlands. [Invited Lecture], European Association of Archaeologists 11th Annual Meeting, Cork , 05-SEP-05 - 11-SEP-05.
McDermott, C. (2004) Prehistoric Farming in the Midlands: Evidence from the Offaly Peatlands. [Invited Lecture], Agricultural History Society of Ireland Conference, Tullamore , 11-JUN-04 - 13-JUN-04.
McDermott, C. (2001) The Archaeology of Irish Peatlands. [Oral Presentation], International Peat Symposium Study Tour, Offaly , 20-AUG-01 - 20-AUG-01.
McDermott, C. (2000) The Work of the Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit. [Invited Oral Presentation], Bord na Móna Workshop in Peatland Archaeology, Newbridge , 15-NOV-00 - 15-NOV-00.
McDermott, C. (1998) Recent Developments in Raised Bog Archaeology: A case study from County Offaly. [Invited Lecture], UCC Archaeological Society, University College Cork , 17-NOV-98 - 17-NOV-98.
McDermott, C. (1998) Treckers Through Time. [Invited Lecture], WARP in Ireland Conference, University College Dublin , 21-AUG-98 - 23-AUG-98.
McDermott, C. (1998) Irish Wetland Archaeology and Archaeological Practice. [Invited Lecture], Department of Archaeology, University College Dublin Seminar, University College Dublin , 20-JAN-98 - 20-JAN-98.
McDermott, C. & O Carroll, E. (1997) Archaeological Sites in Lemanaghan Works, Co. Offaly and Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre'. [Invited Oral Presentation], Irish Association for Quaternary Studies Field Excursion, Longford and Offaly , 04-OCT-97 - 05-FEB-97.
McDermott, C. (1997) A Raised Bog Perspective. [Invited Oral Presentation], Irish Association of Professional Archaeologists Conference, Ballinasloe , 22-MAR-97 - 23-MAR-97.
McDermott, C. & Keane, M. (1997) Irish Peatlands and Peatland Archaeology. [Invited Lecture], LSB Joint Seminar, Dublin Buisness School , 05-MAR-97 - 12-MAR-97.
McDermott, C. (1996) Features of Historical Interest. [Invited Oral Presentation], Teagasc REPS, Thurles , 02-DEC-96 - 02-DEC-96.
McDermott, C. (1996) Towards Sustainability. [Invited Lecture], Seminar in Conservation and Development, Dept. of Botany, Trinity College Dublin , 07-NOV-96 - 07-NOV-96.
McDermott, C. (1996) Irish Wetland Archaeology: A Dry Future. [Invited Lecture], Irish Association of Professional Archaeologists Conference, Sligo , 09-MAR-96 - 10-MAR-96.
Plunkett, G., McDermott, C., Swindles, G.T. & Brown, D. (2007) Wetland archaeology in Ireland and the bigger picture: a critical assessment of the role of environment in determining past wetland activity. [Invited Lecture], Association for Environmental Archaeology 2007, University College Cork , 17-FEB-07 - 17-FEB-07.
McDermott, C. (1993) Medieval Wood: a strategy for excavation. [Invited Lecture], Dublin Medieval Studies Group Specialists Conference, Dublin , 12-NOV-93 - 12-NOV-93.
C. McDermott (1990) The Increasing Importance of Wetlands in the Study of Irish Prehistory. [Invited Lecture], Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society, Mullingar , 30-MAR-90 - 30-MAR-90.
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Committee Work:

Committee : Editorial Board of the Journal of Irish Archaeology

Committee : European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists 14th International Conference Organising Committee

Committee : Periodic Quality Review: Self-assessment Report Co-ordinating Committee

Committee : School of Archaeology Committee on Research and Innovation

Committee : School of Archaeology Finance Committee

Committee : Wetlands Archaeology in Ireland and Beyond Conference

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Employment:

Employer: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College Dublin
Position: Director

Employer: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College Dublin
Position: Acting Director

Employer: Irish Archaeological Wetland Unit, University College Dublin
Position: Archaeologist

Consultancy:

Client: : Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

Client: : Discovery Programme

Client: : Archaeological Consultancy Services (ACS)

Client: : Cultural Resource Development Services (CRDS)

Client: : The Archaeology Company

Client: : Cultural Resource Development Services (CRDS)

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Outreach Activities:

UCD Archaeological Field School Public Outreach

UCD School of Archaeology Transition Year Programme

Committee : Sixth World Archaeological Congress, Poster Committee
Committee : College of Arts and Celtic Studies Safety Committee
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