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Opening of a Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon
Councillor Gerald Mitchell, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, performed the official opening of ‘A Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History’ in Limerick Museum. This exhibition is part of a collaboration between the National Museum of Ireland and the Local Authority Museums Network (LAMN) to share videos, photographs and archival collections which
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Cork County Council Launches Archaeological Guide Map For North And East Cork

By Ryan Harmon
The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched a new archaeological guide map offering an introduction to the archaeology of East and North Cork. The comprehensive guide showcases thousands of years of human activity, offering a remarkable insight into the region’s rich and diverse archaeology. Entitled ‘101 Archaeological Sites to Visit in North […]
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Further €1.2m INSTAR+ Archaeological Research Funding

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced additional funding of €1.2 million to the INSTAR+ archaeological research programme funded by the National Monuments Service, in partnership with the Heritage Council and administered by the Irish Research Council (IRC). Building on a first round of €1.32m INSTAR+ funding awarded […]
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‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’ – Collaboration Between Kildare, Carlow and Laois County Councils

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcom Noonan TD will officially launch ‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’, two heritage videos telling the story of Gordon Bennett. The launch will take place in the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art, Carlow on Friday 16th June at 7:30pm. The videos tell the story in two parts and were […]
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Exhibition Exploring Revolutionary Years of Irish Free State Through Architectural Utopias Opens

By Ryan Harmon
An exhibition developed by two descendants of figures from Ireland’s revolutionary years working with records from the National Archives will be unveiled. The installation explores how the architectural utopias built by the newly established Free State also reflected the utopian ideals of the individuals that fought for that independence. The Secret Space: Palimpsest is a
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New Partnership Initiative From Mná 100 and the Treaty Generation Descendants Group

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, has launched a partnership initiative from Mná 100 and Treaty Generation Descendants Group. The recording of a roundtable discussion, which took place on 7 March 2023, brought together descendants of pro- and anti-treaty families to reflect on the political, economic and social outcomes
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New €4.5m Funding Package Will Conserve and Safeguard Ireland’s Built Heritage

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 95 Heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m to conserve Ireland’s Built Heritage. In addition to supporting owners and custodians of historic and protected structures to safeguard and maintain their properties, this funding will also provide a welcome boost
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Design Phase for Major Redevelopment of National Museum of Ireland – Natural History

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, announced her approval for the commencement of the design phase of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History redevelopment project. This is a flagship project in the Minister’s programme of investments under the National Development Plan, which will see many of our […]
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Waterford City’s History Brought to Life By Digital Story Walking Trail

By Ryan Harmon
A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover history via their smartphone in Waterford. Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented reality (AR). This fantastic trail has been funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Destination Town’s