Museums & Archive

Museums & Archive Content

Collections of diverse objects such as books, coins, vintage cars, boats and farm machinery provide a link with our past. The preservation of such collections is an important part our Museums and Archive work.

Museums and Archive News

Welcome to the Museums & Archive News section where you can find out all the latest news about Museums & Archive from The Heritage Council. Click on the news articles below for more information.

UCD launch Distance Learning courses on World Heritage Conservation

The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in World Heritage Conservation are part-time, online, distance learning courses.

News in Ireland 100 Year Ago

The Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a century ago. It's published on a fortnightly basis, beginning in May 2013.

New Heritage Plan for County Monaghan

A new Heritage Plan for County Monaghan by Monaghan County Council was launched recently by Conor Newman, Heritage Council Chairman and Monaghan Mayor Cllr. Hugh McElvaney.

Online Event Registration- Now open for Heritage Week

In the year of The Gathering, people are encouraged to get involved in National Heritage Week 2013 by organising an event in their community and showcase their local natural and cultural heritage

Call for papers by Irish Museums Association

The IMA are seeking papers in the Education & Outreach area for their Education & Outreach Forum which takes place in July.

Tara Brooch (8th Century) on display at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin

A History of Ireland in 100 Objects

The 100 objects app and e-book is a free gift from the government and is available now until 31st March. It is a beautiful and valuable resource.

 

MSPI - 3 Additional Museums Receive Full Accreditation

Congratulations to the Old Library in Trinity College Dublin; Pearse Museum OPW in St. Enda’s Park Rathfarnham; and Castletown House OPW in Co. Kildare who were today awarded full accreditation by the Heritage Council under the...