In the last decade we have seen a proliferation of isotopic studies in Irish bioarchaeology addressing questions such as paleodiet and paleomobility patterns spanning from the Neolithic to Post-Medieval periods. The Irish Isotope Research Group, an innovative multidisciplinary group, was set up to tackle some of the limitations in this field of research in Ireland. The creation of comprehensive radiogenic strontium isotopic baseline has been established in order to provide a better understanding of the processes effecting strontium isotope variation in the natural environment, for use in the interpretation of (1) biosphere data derived from geological landscapes and (2) biogeochemical data derived from archaeological material. 
This poster will provide an overview of the important current research being undertaken by members of this group. Comparisons within the United Kingdom and continental Europe will be illustrated to show how data from the Irish isotopic baseline research can be used when interpreting the results of isotopic analyses from other countries. Ongoing baseline research will be categorized by region, and potential areas of Ireland in need of new research will be highlighted. The data derived from this study will make an original contribution to both Irish geological and archaeological research.
What have isotopes done for Irish archaeology lately?
AYIA Conference 2017 Poster Submisson-Won Best Poster Award!
March 11th 2017, University College Dublin
Niamh Daly (University College Cork)
Elise Alonzi (Arizona State University)
Saskia Ryan (Trinity College Dublin)
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