The rediscovery of a prehistoric tomb in Maree, Co Galway, has led to the unexpected discovery of a second tomb nearby, offering new insights into the complexity of Ireland’s earliest farming communities.

Archaeologists from the University of Galway believe this is the only known site in Ireland where two different types of megalithic tombs exist side by side - one likely used for rituals and the other for burials. Dating back nearly 6,000 years to the early Neolithic period, the site sheds light on the transition to farming and settled life in Ireland.