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Rúaidhrí de Valera (3 November 1916 – 28 October 1978) was an Irish archaeologist most known for his work on the megalithic tombs of his country. He was the son of Éamon de Valera and Sinéad de Valera.
De Valera, Ruaidhrí (1916–78), archaeologist, was born 3 November 1916 in Dublin, fourth son among five sons and two daughters of Éamon de Valera (qv) and Sinéad de Valera (qv) (née Flanagan). Educated initially at Blackrock College he entered UCD in 1935, where he was active in Irish-language circles and graduated with a BA in Celtic ...
Ruaidhrí de Valera (1916–1978) - Irish Archaeologist. Rúaidhrí (Rory) de Valera, an Irish archaeology was born in Dublin in 1916, de Valera's passion for ancient history and culture led him to pursue a career in archaeology.
(1917–78) [Bi]Distinguished Irish archaeologist, best known for his work on Neolithic tombs in Ireland. Born in Dublin, the fourth son of the Irish president Eamon de Valera, he was educated at Blackrock College and University College, Dublin, where he obtained a Ph.D. with a thesis on court tombs.
The Tara Research Project. Principal Investigators. Professor Muiris O'Sullivan. This project originated in the 1950s when scholars from UCD conducted archaeological excavations at two monuments on the summit of the legendary Hill of Tara, namely the Rath of the Synods (Ráith na Senad) and the Mound of the Hostages (Duma na nGiall).
Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. By Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó'Nualláin. Vol. I: COUNTY CLARE. Dublin Stationery Office, 1961. pp. xvii + 116, 59 figures, 22 plates. Orientation Diagram and five Distribution maps at end of volume. Obtainable from the Government Publications Sale Office, G.P.O. Arcade, Dublin I, or any ...
Rúaidhrí de Valera (3 de noviembre de 1916 - 28 de octubre de 1978) fue un arqueólogo irlandés más conocido por su trabajo sobre las tumbas megalíticas de su país. Era hijo de Éamon de Valera y Sinéad de Valera.
