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Lough Boora

Near Kilcormac, County Offaly

An ancient lakeside camp found under a bog.

In 1977, workers cutting peat at Lough Boora uncovered a campsite used by hunter-gatherers around 9,000 years ago, on the shore of a long-vanished lake. They found hearths, stone tools and burnt bones.

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When
About 7000 BC
Where
53.2250, -7.7300
Group
Bigfoot & Hominids

Visiting

Lough Boora Discovery Park has walks and a sculpture park.

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