People

Paul Rondelez
Paul, an archaeologist, did his PhD study on medieval Irish ironworking. During his research he became fascinated by the Irish blast-furnace industry of the 17th and 18th centuries. Paul has a vivid interest in spreading the Word about early mining and metallurgy.
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Email: prondelez@yahoo.com  Phone:    085/1239550

Gerard Madden
Gerard is a local historian and the first person to publish on the Sliabh Aughty furnaces. He has turned his love for the lore and history of the area into many books and articles. Ger is also the man you are looking for if you want to visit Holy Island in Lough Derg.

Email: gerardmmadden@eircom.net Phone: 086/8749710

Ewelina Rondelez
Ewelina is an experienced archaeologist with a keen interest in IT and Digital Heritage. She worked on mulitple archeological projects in Poland, Ireland, Syria and Spain. 
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Email: erondelez@ymail.com
Phone: 085/2144120