Calls for applications and expressions of interest are now invited to the following schemes: RIA Charlemont Grants (formerly RIA Mobility Grants Scheme) Applications are now being invited for the Academy’s flagship Charlemont Grants Scheme (formerly the RIA Mobility Grants). Named in honour of the Academy’s first President and notable Grand…
The National Museum of Ireland has issued a leaflet containing advice concerning the use of metal detectors which is summarised below. The unregulated and inappropriate use of detection devices causes serious damage to Ireland’s archaeological heritage and is subject to severe penalties under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004. l…
A large crowd attended the Co. Kildare Archaeological Society Heritage Week event. The Curragh Military Museum was the first stop, where the history of the military on the Curragh is on display. Among the exhibits in the main hall were the Chester Beatty collection, relics of German internees during WW2…
As part of its commitment to Life Long Learning, Dublin City Library and Archive is offering two courses from September 2014 to April 2015 – The Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Oral History and The Lord Mayor’s Certificate in Local Studies . Each class will be held one night per week in the Conference Roon, Dublin…
“Preparing for War: Relics at the Curragh” Visit to the Military Museum and WW1 Trench Complex at the Curragh Guide: Adrian Mullowney Curragh Military Museum Meet at O’Donnell’s Shop, Curragh Camp at 3 pm. Directions to O’Donnell’s Shop: Approaching the Curragh Camp from Junc 12 on the M7, go past…
DATE: WEDNESDAY 30TH JULY VENUE: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF IRELAND KILDARE STREET, DUBLIN 2 TIME: 3 PM. Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan T.D. will launch the collection. SPEAKERS: H.E. Mr. Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador to Ireland …
This year’s Annual Seminar is on the 28 August in the Wood Quay Centre – that building is on the Liffey side of Christ Church. The seminar is free to attend and registration is through Lillian Butler at the NRA. This year’s seminar should prove most interesting, as it is…
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Some photographs of the Annual Excursion 2014 to Timahoe here
Dear Members My apologies but the incorrect booking form was sent out with my last email, the correct one is attached. Also please note the details of the pick-up point for the coach: Coach Pick up point 1 – Toughers Naas at 10.00 for an 10.15 departure Coach Pick-up…
