Michael MacMahon, Lecturer and Member of the Heritage Council
The McNamaras of Doolin and Ennistymon

Dr. Kieran Jordan, Research Scientist with Teagasc and writer/editor of local history books
Turoe and Athenry: Ancient Capitals of Celtic Ireland

Dr. Brendan Dunford, Lecturer and author of Farming and the Burren
Traditional methods of Farming in the Burren and the archaeological features identified with this type of farming

Veronica Roe, Member of the RDS Crafts Association
Life at Ballyalla House beginning of the 20th century and Industries associated with the house

Prof. Mairin Ni Dhonnchada, NUIG
Queen Derbforgaill and the Coming of the Normans

Pro Michael O'Connell, Department of Botany, NUIG
Long-term environmental change and the human factor: results of recent investigations of lake sediment cores from Co. Clare