Explore Your Archive 2018: Public invited to discover Ireland’s past through national and local archives Nov 15, 2018 The Archives and Records Association, Ireland (ARAI) has launched Explore Your Archive 2018. The launch programme, which runs from Saturday, 17th November to Sunday, 25th November 2018, aims to highlight the richness and diversity of archives throughout Ireland, and to …
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Heritage conference explores impact of Brexit on Irish museum sector Oct 25, 2018 What impact will the UK’s decision to leave the EU have on museums on the Irish border? That’s one of the key questions to be explored as part of ‘Do Borders Matter? The Role of Museums and Heritage in Crossing …
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5,000 young Gaeilgeoirí flock to Tayto Park to celebrate An Foras Pátrúnachta’s 25th anniversary Sep 28, 2018 The largest patron of Irish medium schools in Ireland, An Foras Pátrúnachta (AFP), has marked its 25th anniversary by bringing together the largest ever gathering of Gaelscoil pupils for a takeover of Tayto Park Theme Park & Zoo, Co. Meath. …
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Government must introduce mandatory rent register to tackle spiralling rents Sep 27, 2018 The immediate introduction of a clear and transparent rent register is crucial for the proper enforcement of Rent Pressure Zone legislation. That’s according to national housing charity Threshold, responding to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board’s Q2 2018 Rent Index …
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Pioneering Irish filmmaker George Morrison donates archive to the National Library of Ireland Sep 27, 2018 The National Library of Ireland (NLI) has announced receipt of the archive of acclaimed Irish documentary filmmaker George Morrison. The archive reflects a career spanning more than sixty years and shows a remarkable commitment to Irish film. The donation comprises …
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Simon Cumbers Media Fund seeks submissions on development issues Sep 17, 2018 The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is now accepting proposals on development-related issues from media professionals who wish to travel to a developing country to report on contemporary life there. The Fund, which aims to facilitate enhanced coverage of development issues in the …
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Three centuries of Dublin’s social history brought to life at 14 Henrietta Street Sep 14, 2018 People with an interest in Dublin’s social and architectural history are being invited to take a trip to Dublin’s newest museum, 14 Henrietta Street, which was officially opened by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring and Minister for Culture, Heritage and …
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An Foras Pátrúnachta to apply for patronage for 13 new primary schools Sep 13, 2018 The largest patron of Irish-medium schools in the country, An Foras Pátrúnachta (AFP) has announced that it intends to apply for the patronage of 13 new primary schools due to open in 2019. The new schools were confirmed by the …
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From Ballots to Bullets: Ireland 1918-1919 at the National Photographic Archive Sep 11, 2018 The end of World War I, the suffragette movement, the global flu pandemic and the first meeting of Dáil Eireann are among the pivotal moments in Irish history recounted in the National Library of Ireland (NLI)’s new exhibition, From Ballots …
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National Library of Ireland launches 2017 Annual Review Sep 4, 2018 The National Library of Ireland welcomed close to 200,000 people through its doors in 2017, with over 24,000 attending tours, talks, workshops and performances. In addition, the NLI attracted 18 million online interactions across its online platforms. That’s according to …
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