Death in Irish Prehistory: Gabriel Cooney: Dublin, Royal Irish Academy, 2023. 454 pp. ISBN 9871802050097.

"Death in Irish Prehistory" by Gabriel Cooney is a comprehensive book that explores the topic of life and death in Ireland over 8,500 years. The book is organized chronologically, starting from the Mesolithic period and ending with the Iron Age. Each chapter begins with a narrative story that brings the funerary events of each period to life, followed by an analysis of the archaeological background. The book is praised for its aesthetically pleasing design, informative content, and its ability to appeal to a wide range of readers, including archaeologists, students, and general enthusiasts. [Extracted from the article]