1. Archaeology in the Pipeline - implications of archaeological discoveries for utility companies Colm Moloney Managing Director – Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd Colm Moloney Managing Director – Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd

2. Who are Rubicon Heritage? www.rubiconheritage.com

3. Who are Rubicon Heritage? Founded in 2001 www.rubiconheritage.com

4. Who are Rubicon Heritage? Founded in 2001 Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh www.rubiconheritage.com

5. Who are Rubicon Heritage? Founded in 2001 Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh Employs over 60 archaeologists www.rubiconheritage.com

6. Who are Rubicon Heritage? Founded in 2001 Offices in Cork, London and Edinburgh Employs 60 archaeologists Specialists in linear developments www.rubiconheritage.com

7. What is Archaeology?

8. Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material remains left by our ancestors

9. What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material remains left by our ancestors With regard to utilities this can take the form of very delicate buried remains which can range from artefacts to the foundations of buildings to the physical remains of our ancestors in the form of their bones

10. What is Archaeology? Archaeology is the study of past societies through an examination of the material remains left by our ancestors With regard to utilities this takes the form of very delicate buried remains which can range from artefacts to the foundations of buildings to the physical remains of our ancestors in the form of their bones However upstanding remains are also present in the form of historic buildings, earthwork sites or places linked to historic events or traditions, such as battlefield sites

11. Why is Archaeology important?

12. Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced

13. Why is Archaeology important? Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced In certain contexts it is the only evidence we have for past events and the story of how our society evolved

14. Why is Archaeology important? Archaeology is finite – once it’s gone it can’t be replaced In certain contexts it is the only evidence we have for past events and the story of how our society evolved We have a moral and legal responsibility to protect or record this for future generations

18. Statutory Protection / policy and guidance National Monuments Acts

19. Statutory Protection / policy and guidance National Monuments Acts Planning and Development Act 2000

20. Statutory Protection / policy and guidance National Monuments Acts Planning and Development Act 2000 Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, …)

21. Statutory Protection / policy and guidance National Monuments Acts Planning and Development Act 2000 Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, ESB, Eirgrid, …)

22. Statutory Protection / policy and guidance National Monuments Acts Planning and Development Act 2000 Codes of Practice (Irish Concrete Federation, ESB, Eirgrid, Bord Gais, Coillte, NRA, RPA, Iarnrod Eireann and Bord na Mona)

23. Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology?

24. Delays

25. Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology? Delays Cost

26. Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology? Delays Cost PR

27. Why do you (as a utility company) need to be aware of archaeology? Delays Cost PR Stress!!!!!

28. How Rubicon Manages Risk

29. Early consultation

30. Professional and relevant advice

36. Desk based assessment – Including use of cartographic sources OSi 2 nd Edition Map, Caherduggan CastleOSi 1 st Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle

37. Desk based assessment – Including use of cartographic sources OSi 2 nd Edition Map, Caherduggan CastleOSi 1 st Edition Map, Caherduggan Castle

38. Proactive archaeological prospection

39. Archaeological excavation and Post- Excavation

40. Archaeological monitoring

41. Potential benefits of effective Heritage Management

42. Budgeted costs

43. Peace of mind

44. Positive PR - Outreach

45. Thanks for listening! Colm Moloney Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd Unit 2, Europa Enterprise Park, Midleton, Cork Mobile 087 124 0991 Office 021 452 0286 @cjamoloney Colm.moloney@rubiconheritage.com www.rubiconheritage.com