The Irish Archaeological Field School is a partnership between a number of bodies. The field school is closely tied to its sister company, CRDS Ltd Archaeological & Historical Consultants Established in 1997, CRDS is acknowledged as a leading provider of a wide range of cultural heritage services, including all levels of archaeological survey and assessment, from environmental impact studies to pre-development testing and monitoring to large scale excavation. Specialist areas of expertise within the company include: medieval architecture, architectural survey and recording, EDM / GPS surveying, archaeogeophysical investigations, underwater archaeology, and geology. CRDS is also a provider of continuing professional development courses and operates a range of specialist cultural heritage tours (Cultural Tourism Ireland ). We have excavated over 50 important archaeological sites over the past ten years, including the medieval settlement at Raystown, Co. Meath, the prehistoric trackway complex at Edercloon, Co. Longford, and the Hillfort at Rahally, Co. Galway. Accreditation for the school will be provided by St. Patricks College, DCU (Dublin City University).     Key Personnel: Course Director – EurGeol Dr Stephen Mandal MIAI PGeo Academic Director -Dr Matthew Stout Excavations Manager - Matthew Seaver BSc MA MIAI Site Directors / Lead Teachers – Dr Geraldine Stout Dr Conor Brady Finola O’Carroll MA MIAI Safety Officer – Bairbre Mullee MA Dip Mascott – Paudie The excavation directors are supported by a number of highly trained and enthusiastic supervisors and a team of specialists covering everything from osteoarchaeology to underwater archaeology. Research excavations are undertaken under license to the National Monuments Service , Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government (the Irish government body responsible for the protection of our heritage).