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Advocacy
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....