George Eogan

George Eogan
Born(1930-09-14)14 September 1930
Nobber, County Meath, Ireland
Died18 November 2021(2021-11-18) (aged 91)
NationalityIrish
Known forThe archaeology of Neolithic and Bronze Age Ireland
SpouseFiona Stephens
Children4
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisThe Bronze Sword in Ireland (1961)
Doctoral advisorFrank Mitchell
Academic work
DisciplineArchaeologist
Notable works
Senator
In office
23 April 1987 – 1 November 1989
ConstituencyNominated by the Taoiseach
Personal details
Political partyIndependent

George Eogan, MRIA (14 September 1930 – 18 November 2021)[1] was an Irish archaeologist.[2][3]

He was born in Nobber, County Meath, and studied at University College Dublin (UCD) and then Trinity College Dublin. In 1965, he was appointed to a lectureship at UCD, becoming a professor in 1979, and also serving as head of department from then until 1995.[4]

Eogan was particularly known for his work over forty years at Knowth, having been director of the Knowth Research Project.[5] In 1968, he became the first person in over a millennium to enter the east-side tomb at the site.[6]

Eogan was also appointed an independent member of Seanad Éireann, serving from 1987 until 1989.[7]

  1. ^ "George Eogan obituary: Archaeologist who unearthed passage tombs of Knowth". The Irish Times. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  2. ^ "George Eogan". Royal Irish Academy. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ^ Hilliard, Mark. "Knowth archaeologist Prof George Eogan dies aged 91". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ^ From megaliths to metal: essays in honour of George Eogan, p.xii
  5. ^ "George Eogan", Knowth.com
  6. ^ "An outstanding Meathman dedicated to uncovering the past". The Meath Chronicle. 27 June 2012.
  7. ^ "George Eogan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 January 2020.