# Evin Cairn — Explore Ancient Irish Sites

> Pocket field guide to Ireland's 150,000+ ancient archaeological sites. (iPhone/iPad app by ULTAN KINAHAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evin-cairn/id6762845209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ULTAN KINAHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894831550)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 67 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evin-cairn/id6762845209/reviews.md

## What is Evin Cairn?

Evin Cairn is your pocket field guide to Ireland's ancient past. From windswept ringforts in Kerry to passage tombs on the Boyne, the island holds over 150,000 recorded archaeological sites — and most of them are hidden in plain sight, just off the road. Evin Cairn helps you find them.

EXPLORE THE LANDSCAPE
A fast, beautiful satellite map shows every recorded monument near you, colour-coded by period — from the Stone Age right through to the Post-Medieval era. Pan, zoom, and tap any pin to learn what it is, when it was built, and what makes it special.

SEARCH ALL OF IRELAND
Looking for somewhere specific? Search by site name or townland — "Newgrange", "Skellig", "Knocknarea", "Drombeg" — and jump straight to it. Or pick a county and let the map open right where you want to be.

WHAT AM I LOOKING AT?
Out for a walk and spotted a strange mound in a field? Open the "What Am I Looking At?" tool and we'll use your location to suggest what that earthwork, ruin or stone formation might be — based on real records from the Sites and Monuments Record.

FILTER BY PERIOD
Only interested in megalithic tombs? Or medieval castles? Or the early monasteries? Filter the map by archaeological period and focus on the era that fascinates you.

SAVE FOR LATER
Found a site you want to visit? Save it. Your saved list works offline so you can plan a road trip and head off the grid without losing your shortlist.

STORIES
Read short, accessible stories that bring sites to life — the legend of Newgrange's winter sunrise, why ringforts dot every Irish hillside, what a fulacht fia actually was. New stories added regularly.

RESPECTFUL ACCESS
Every site shows its access status — whether it's a public monument managed by the OPW, a privately-owned record, or a protected site. Always check landowner permission before crossing fields, and follow Leave No Trace.

DATA YOU CAN TRUST
Site data comes directly from the National Monuments Service of Ireland's Archaeological Survey (CC BY 4.0) — the same dataset used by archaeologists, planners and the OPW. Live, up-to-date, and accurate.

DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD
• Clean, glanceable map you can read in bright sunlight
• Works in remote areas with patchy signal
• Battery-friendly location use
• No accounts, no ads, no tracking

## Key features

- Satellite map of archaeological sites
- Site identification tool
- Search by site name or county
- Filter by archaeological period
- Offline saved lists
- Engaging site stories
- Respectful access information


## Frequently asked questions about Evin Cairn

### Does Evin Cairn have ads?

No, Evin Cairn is ad-free and does not include any advertisements.

### What devices is Evin Cairn available on?

Evin Cairn is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Evin Cairn updated?

The app was last updated on May 21, 2026, with version v1.8.0. New stories are added regularly.

### What is the age rating for Evin Cairn?

Evin Cairn has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### Can I use Evin Cairn offline?

Yes, your saved list of sites works offline, allowing you to plan road trips and explore without a signal.

### Where does Evin Cairn get its data?

Site data comes directly from the National Monuments Service of Ireland's Archaeological Survey, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.

### What makes Evin Cairn's map useful in the field?

The map is designed to be clean and glanceable, readable in bright sunlight, and uses battery-friendly location services for use in remote areas.

### What are the benefits of the 'What Am I Looking At?' tool?

This tool uses your location to suggest what a nearby earthwork, ruin, or stone formation might be, based on real records from the Sites and Monuments Record.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### v1.8.0 (build 50) — 2026-05-21

Evin Cairn is now Seanda.

Seanda (pronounced SHAN-da) is Irish for "ancient" — a name that better captures what this app is about: putting 930,000+ recorded archaeological sites across Ireland at your fingertips.

Nothing else has changed — your saved sites, trip plans, and settings are all still here. Thanks for exploring with us.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-04-29

Version 1.6.1

• New: Search the map by townland with autocomplete — pinpoint any place in Ireland instantly.
• New: Site name autocomplete in the Explorer search bar.
• New: ITM (Irish Transverse Mercator) coordinate support with a precision crosshair on the map.
• New: Townland boundary overlay shown when searching.
• Improved: Stone Age now split into Mesolithic and Neolithic periods for more accurate filtering.
• Improved: Trip Planner caps each day at 250 km / 6 stops and warns you when a route is too ambitious.
• Improved: Northern Ireland sites better integrated alongside ROI sites.
• Fix: "Open in Maps" now drops a pin at exact coordinates instead of searching by name.
• Fix: Calendar (.ics) export reliability.

Thanks for exploring Ireland's archaeology with us. Sláinte!

### 1.2.5 (Build 15) — 2026-04-23

Removed billing, should be available across Europe now.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-22

No release notes.

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All apps by ULTAN KINAHAN: https://appshunter.io/developer/1894831550

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