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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.
Farmleigh
Castleknock, Dublin 15
Tel: 01 815 5981
Fax: 01 815 5968
Email: farmleighinfo@opw.ie
Website: www.farmleigh.ie
Opening times: Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10 am to 6 pm (last admission 5.45pm)
Farmleigh is a unique representation of its heyday, the Edwardian Period. The collections include some of the finest works acquired by the state and represent the taste and collecting habits of a number of generations of the Guinness family. Farmleigh also boasts the Benjamin Iveagh Library of rare books, first editions, bindings and manuscripts and a contemporary art gallery. In preparing it for another century, the Office of Public works has rejuvenated Farmleigh by introducing contemporary design and artworks while maintaining its historical and cultural ambience.
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Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth - Galway Agenda Announced
The agenda for the inaugural workshop of this series is now available. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 at NUI, Galway.
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A Policy Framework for the Irish Museum Sector
The Heritage Council is currently developing a Standards and Accreditation Scheme for the Irish museum sector. The aim of this scheme is to assess quality assurance in our collecting institutions. Run by the Museums and Archives...