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Monaghan County Museum Celebrates 50 Years
2 Oct 2024
Monaghan County Museum celebrated its 50th Anniversary in September 2024 with events and community initiatives. Acknowledging its past, the Museum looks ahead to grow and deepen community engagement as a cultural hub....
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Museum Data Service launches in the UK
13 Sep 2024
The Museum Data Service (MDS), a collaboration between Art UK, Collections Trust, and the University of Leicester, will aim to bring together over 100 million museum records from UK museums....
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The 'Dead Zoo' and Crawford Art Gallery close for major works.
10 Sep 2024
Two major flagship refurbishment projects see the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History building in Dublin and the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork close their buildings to the public....
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Peacemakers Museum opens in Derry's Bogside
22 Jul 2024
The public opening of Derry's Peacemakers Museum has taken place today, 22nd July....
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Six museums receive MSPI accreditation awards
19 Jul 2024
Six museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle having achieved official accreditation under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI)....
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€11.2m investment announced for four OPW sites
1 Jul 2024
The Office of Public Works has announced funding to enhance Visitor Experience at four OPW sites in Irelands Hidden Heartlands...
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Natural History Museum to close for refurbishment
20 Jun 2024
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History set to close from the 02 September 2024 to facilitate extensive works required to protect and conserve the 168-year-old ‘Dead Zoo’ for future generations....
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Funding of Over £12 million Secured for Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum
4 Mar 2024
More than £12.7m in funding has been secured for the Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum in Ebrington Square on the banks of the Foyle....
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The National Archives of Ireland (NAI) closed due to water leak
26 Oct 2023
Following the detection of a water leak on the top floor of The National Archives of Ireland (NAI)'s premises on Bishop Street, the NAI will remain closed until 31 October to enable essential works to be carried out. ....
