The archaeological excavation has revealed evidence of Jewish day-to-day life there, including part of an oil lamp decorated with a nine-branched menorah as well as limestone vessels used by Jews for reasons of ritual purity, a watchtower and more.

Since being published last year, the book has gained widespread interest in popular as well as academic circles in Northern Ireland, on both sides of the political spectrum there, as well as in the Republic of Ireland. Read More...