CHAPTER VIII, 78 Torcs; Twisted torcs; Distribution of torcs; Ribbon torcs; Plain torcs. CHAPTER IX, 80 Bronze-age finds; List of well-authenticated Irish finds. CHAPTER X, 88 Bronze trumpets; Types and derivation of Irish trumpets; Sickles; Discussion of types; Importance of, with regard to date of agriculture; Disk-headed pins. CHAPTER XI, 94 Bronze-age pottery; Food-vessels; Derivation of, from Neolithic type; Cinerary urns; Incense cups. CHAPTER XII, 101 Bronze-age ornamentation in Ireland; Discussion of the ornamentation at New Grange; M. Dechelette's views as to its origin compared with those of the author. INDEX, 105 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Fig. Page 1. Copper Halbert, Birr find, 7 2. Copper celts, Birr find, 8 3. Copper knife and awls found at Knocknague, 9 4. Copper celts, 10 5. Copper celts from Cappeen, Co. Cork, 11 6. Stone mould for casting celts, 12 7. Halbert blades, 13 8. Halbert blades, 14 9. Halbert blades, 15 10. Halbert blades, 16 11. Halberts from North Germany and Sweden, 18 12. Halberts from South and East Spain, 19 13. Rock markings, Maritime Alps, 20 14. Stone pick from the Bann, 21 15. Deer-horn pick, 21 16. Ornamented bronze celts, 24 Plate I, Irish bronze celts in the order of their development, 24 17. Ornamented bronze celts, 25 18. Ornamented bronze celts, 26 19. Winged celt, 27 20. Winged celt, 27 21. Palstave with double loops, 27 22. Bronze anvil, 28 23. Bronze hammers, 28 24. Dagger and spear-heads, 29 25. Spear-heads, 30 26. Spear-heads, 31 27. Rapier and spear-head, 31 28. Leaf-shaped spear-heads, 32 29.