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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.

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Welcome to the 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.

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Nine Museum’s recognised for high standards they have achieved – Museum Standards Programme for Ireland

Congratulations to Donegal County Museum, Farmleigh and the GAA Museum who have been awarded full accreditation by the Heritage Council under the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland.

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MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE EVENTS

Exhibition - Ranks Mills at the Hunt Museum, Limerick

Ranks Mills was crucial to Limerick life over a span of several decades. It also provided an excellent example of life and work in Limerick’s recent past.

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MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE PUBLICATIONS

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...