Museum Ireland - Publications, Research & Reports

Museum Ireland (ISSN 0961 9690) is the annual journal published by the Irish Museums Association and contains selected proceedings from conferences and other events that have taken place throughout each year, critical discussion pieces, articles on new developments, along with book, museum, and exhibition reviews. 

Published in hard copy format from 1991 until 2015, following a three-year hiatus Museum Ireland returned as an online journal in 2019. Archival issues of Museum Ireland may be purchased from the IMA office or accessed at the National Library of Ireland and various university libraries around the country. 

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The latest edition of Museum Ireland, Vol. 30 (2023) was produced as an online publication in 2024, edited by Dr Briony Widdis. Freely accessible, see below listing to access and download as PDF.

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The Haunted Hunt: creative inspiration and engagement centred on a diverse museum collection.

Author:

O’Callaghan, C.

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2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

81-87

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Care and access to the Marron Collection.

Author:

Loftus, T.

Year:

2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

88-96

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Arteffact - Culture for better mental health.

Author:

Mason, M.

Year:

2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

97-108

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What happens next is a secret.

Author:

O'Molloy, M.

Year:

2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

109-122

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Seminars on the street: Dublin's history tours.

Author:

Gibney, J.

Year:

2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

123-127

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Carlow Trails of the Saints.

Author:

Mulligan, D.

Year:

2012

Publication:

Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

128-137

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Young Curators Programme; engaging young diverse audiences with museums through innovative technology.

Author:

Siung, J.

Year:

2012

Publication:

Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

138-147

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Carlow County Museum.

Author:

Crowley, B.

Year:

2012

Publication:

Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

148-153

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Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre.

Author:

Shiel, S.

Year:

2012

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Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

154-157

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Castletown decorative arts.

Author:

Hodge, A.

Year:

2012

Publication:

Museum Ireland

Volume:

22

Pages:

158-160

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