Galway Bay fm newsroom – A student from the United States has unearthed a 12th century brooch while enjoying a guided walk of Omey Island in Connemara.
McKenna McFadden discovered the rare kite brooch in the sand during a walk led by Connemara-based archaeologist Michael Gibbons.
The artifact has since been confirmed as being about 9 centuries old by Galway City Heritage Officer, Jim Higgins.
According to the Irish Times, Mr McFadden plans to give the brooch to the National Museum of Ireland.
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