George Eogan

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.[1]

George Eogan is an Irish archaeologist.

Eogan is particularly known for his work over forty years at Knowth, having been Director of the Knowth Research Project.[2] In 1968, he became the first person in over a millennium to enter the east-side tomb at the site.[3]

Eogan was also appointed as an independent member of Seanad Éireann, serving from 1987 until 1989.[4]

References

1. From megaliths to metal: essays in honour of George Eogan, p.xii
2. "George Eogan", Knowth.com
3. "An outstanding Meathman dedicated to uncovering the past". The Meath Chronicle. 27 June 2012.
4. "George Eogan". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 January 2020.