The Archaeological Survey of the Dingle Peninsula is a highly regarded survey of the monuments of the area, published by Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne in 1986.

The peninsula is very rich in archaeological remains. Settlers have been here since at least the late Mesolithic period, but the majority of the monuments date from the Bronze Age (c. 2300 BC - 500 BC) and the Early Christian period (from the 5th century AD to the 12th century). Some of the more famous monuments situated in this area include Gallarus Oratory (a small, dry-stone built church dating from the Early Christian period) and the ecclesiastical site of Kilmalkedar, including its 12th-century, Romanesque Church. Dún Beag promontory fort is also well-known. The area also has many Ogham stones which date from the 5th-7th centuries AD.

To properly record all these magnificent remains, Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne undertook a survey, between 1982 and 1985, of all the archaeological monuments on the peninsula. The main results were published as The Archaeological Survey of the Dingle Peninsula, by J. Cuppage et al, in 1986 (hardback, 462 + xxii pages. 242 figs., 54 black and white plates, XXIV colour plates, A4 format) and this magnificent volume, considered to be one of the best of the local area archaeological surveys, is available from Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne for €32. It is possible to purchase a copy by post – please contact the curator for details of postage and packaging cost. The extensive survey archive is housed in Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne and may be consulted by appointment.

A taster selection of images of archaeological sites on the peninsula can be found in the Gallery.

Flóra Chorca Dhuibhne
Aspects of the Flora of Corca Dhuibhne (1995)

ISBN 0-906096-07-3

The Dingle Peninsula has an interesting and varied flora, including some Lusitanian and Alpine species not generally found in Ireland. This was recognised by Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, who commissioned Máirín Uí Chonchubhair (with the assistance of Aodán Ó Conchúir, photographer) to carry out a survey of these plants, as well as to collect folk-cures and other béaloideas (folklore) associated with them. A selection of this survey was published as Flora Chorca Dhuibhne Aspects of the Flora of Corca Dhuibhne. This full colour, hard-back volume is available from Múseum Chorca Dhubihne, and also from www.litríocht.com, now at the special price of €15.

(Flora Chorca Dhuibhne Aspects of the Flora of Corca Dhuibhne by Máirín Uí Chonchubhair with photographs by Aodhán Ó Conchúir. Botanical editor: Caroline Mhic Daeid. 1995 (reprint 1998). Hardback. 270 + xviii pages.)
The archive of this survey is also housed in Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne and may be consulted by researchers by appointment.

Some examples from the archive can be seen here.

Her Excellency President Mary McAleese being presented with copies of Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne publications by the late Doncha Ó Conchúir during a visit to the museum. Tomás MacGearailt, Chairman of Comharchumann Forbartha Chorca Dhuibhne, looks on.