Shane Diffley
Irish caver and caving specialist with the Speleological Union of Ireland / Irish Cave Rescue Organisation, also a Dublin-based digital/web consultant and author of The Website Manager's Handbook.
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Sep 13, 2026
Barbara OosterwijkGUEST
Hi, I'm Dr. Barbara Osterweg and I did my PhD on a category of cave art called embodied markings, which are made by the hands and fingers.
Shane DiffilyGUEST
I'm a member of the Speleological Union of Ireland and also National Treasurer with the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation.
Shane DiffilyGUEST
I'm helping the team this week with logistics and arrangements for the cave explorations.
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Jonathan McCreaHOST
is the etiquette for entering a cave like this? What should I be doing and what should I not be doing for both safety and preservation?
Shane DiffilyGUEST
So safety, personal safety, so come in with the correct gear, which you have today, which is an oversuit.
Shane DiffilyGUEST
Wellington boots, kind of protect your feet and ankles, and a helmet and a lamp, of course.