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Election Manifesto Asks

20 Nov 2024

Summary of the main asks submitted by the IMA to the main political parties running for the Irish General Election on 29 November....

Funding

Heritage Organisations Support Fund opens for applications

20 Nov 2024

The Heritage Council's Heritage Organisations Support Fund, providing funding towards the core costs of not-for-profit non-governmental organisations working in the heritage sector in Ireland, is open until 27 January 2025....

Funding

Heritage Stewardship Fund opens for applications

20 Nov 2024

The Heritage Council's Heritage Stewardship Fund, to support staff in local authorities, state agencies, and educational institutions with responsibilities for heritage programmes, is now open until 15 January 2025....

CPD

Museum Basics 2025 : Expression of Interest

12 Nov 2024

The IMA is inviting for expressions of interest to participate in the Museum Basics course, aimed at enhancing skills of staff and volunteers, working in community and volunteer-led museums or cultural heritage organisations....

Policies

The Digital Repository of Ireland Launches Strategic Plan 2025–2029

8 Nov 2024

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce the launch of their Strategic Plan 2025–2029, which outlines their commitment to safeguarding Ireland’s digital legacy....

Awards & Bursaries

Museums + Heritage Awards 2025

1 Nov 2024

The Museums + Heritage Awards are now calling for entries to the 2025 edition until the 31 January 2025....

Publications

State of Culture Report

31 Oct 2024

Commissioned by Culture Action Europe (CAE), the State of Culture report examines culture’s role in societal transformation and resilience, offering fresh perspectives for advocacy and policymaking....

Publications

Call for papers - 'Irish Heritage Studies' journal.

14 Oct 2024

The Office of Public Works has issued a call for papers for the second edition of ‘Irish Heritage Studies’, published in association with Gandon Editions. Deadline 01 December 2024....

Awards & Bursaries

IMA Membership Awards: Volunteer-led Museums

10 Oct 2024

The Irish Museums Association (IMA) invites community and volunteer-led museums to apply for up to ten awards providing membership benefits for a period of two years....