Monday 7 April 2008

Eneclann to research Irish Battlefields

Eneclann has been awarded a contract by the Irish Government (OPW) to carry out historical research into key Irish Battles and Battlefields. Eneclann is part of a consortium that includes the consultancy Headland Archeology Ltd.

The project is being undertaken against the backdrop of a growing awareness of, and interest in, battlefield sites not just in Ireland but worldwide. Battlefields have not to date been researched in any great depth in Ireland. There is a need to provide information and to promote the conservation and interpretation of these sites. There are also significant educational and amenity aspects to this project. For further details see the full press release from the OPW or some of the press coverage.

Friday 22 February 2008

Who Do You Think You Are ? Australia

Our friends at Who Do You Think You Are ? Australia have told us that due to record ratings and popular demand, the recent run of the Australian Who Do You Think You Are? series is going straight back on air as a repeat, starting this Friday 22nd February at on SBS TV. In addition to this the station is continuing to show various episodes of the UK series.

Episode 1 on Jack Thompson was the highest rating Australian production ever on SBS TV. Eneclann researched Jack's convict Irish Ancestor, Patrick Byrnes, for this episode. You can link to the show's web site at WDYTYAA