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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 30

📚 Archives of Archaeology Ireland
Fixing Boundaries
📰 Archaeology Ireland, Summer 1997 (Vol. 11:2)

In the lead-up to Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions, we’re sharing articles that examine boundaries past and present.

📖 Read the article here:
🔗 reader.exacteditions.com/issues/81489...

8th National Monuments Service annual archaeology conference

Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 28

As part of their summer lecture series Rathmichael Historical Society will be hosting a talk on the Boyne Valley Landscape with Stephen Mandal. This talk will take place on the 11th of August at 8pm.

Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎟️ Concession places now available
📍 Trinity College Dublin or online
🗓 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 9:15–17:30

Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions — the 8th Annual @nationalmonumentsservice Conference.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without

8th National Monuments Service annual archaeology conference

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 22

Dr Cóilín Ó Drisceoil
📣 Where power lies: Ireland’s Iron Age earthworks as territorial oppida.
Cóilín is with @nationalmonumentsirl and co-authored Materialising Power on the Black Pig’s Dyke.
🎟️ bit.ly/Within-Without
📍 Trinity College Dublin, 18 Oct
#WithinWithout2025 #IrishArchaeology

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 21

Meath Archaeological and Historical Society will host a lecture titled ‘The Story of Old Mosney’ with Colin Byrne. The lecture will be held in Bettystown Library on July 29th at 7:30pm

8th National Monuments Service annual archaeology conference

Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 18

🎟️ Concession places now available
📍 Trinity College Dublin or online
🗓 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 9:15–17:30

Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions — the 8th Annual @nationalmonumentsservice Conference.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without

Outing to Ballyshannon, Boa Island, Pettigo led by Leo Leydon - Sligo Field Club

Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 17

An exciting new book, Dublin’s Industrial Heritage, will be launched by Senator Michael McDowell this evening in Rathmines Library at 6pm. All are welcome!

🗓️ Tonight, July 17th, 6pm
📍 Rathmines Library
🎤 Launched by Senator Michael McDowell

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 16

📚 From the Archives of Archaeology Ireland
📰 Archaeology Ireland, Winter 2008 (Vol. 22:4)
To mark the upcoming Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions conference, we’re sharing an article from the Archaeology Ireland archive.
📖Read the article here:
🔗 reader.exacteditions.com/issues/54689...

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Jul 11

We’re seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the post of Facilities Officer – Facilities Specialist in the National Museum of Ireland. Closing Date for Applications; Friday, 25th July 2025 www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/... #JobFairy #MuseumJobs

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 14

Sligo Field Club will be hosting an outing to Rathcroghan and Roscommon Castle on July 19th. Departing from Sligo Retail Park (F91 Y030) at 9.00am and returning at 6.00pm. For more details click below! sligofieldclub.ie/lecture/outi...

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8th National Monuments Service annual archaeology conference

Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 9

📰 Community Archaeology: More Questions than Answers
Archaeology Ireland, Autumn 2016 (Vol. 30:3)

📖 Read: reader.exacteditions.com/issues/55360...
🎟 Register for Within|Without: bit.ly/Within-Without

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Kerry Archaeology and Historical Society will be holding a walking tour with Prof. Maurice Bric on the 13th of July at 2pm leaving from Fair Field, Cahirsiveen Garda Station

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎟️ Concession places now available
📍 Trinity College Dublin or online
🗓 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 9:15–17:30

Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions — the 8th Annual @nationalmonumentsservice Conference.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without

National Museum of Ireland Part 2 with Maeve Sikora and Matthew Seaver

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Jul 3

🎙️New episode dropped: Part 2 of the Irish Medieval History Podcast!
@niamhwycherley.bsky.social‬ is joined by Maeve Sikora & Matt Seaver from the National Museum of Ireland to talk:
Words on the Wave
Preserving Irish heritage
Artefacts that tell our story
🎧 Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/27KJ...

The Medieval Irish History Podcast · Episode

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Jul 2

Join us for a free lunchtime tour of the Royal Irish Academy Library's current exhibition, Collecting Ireland's History, in partnership with the @virtualtreasury.bsky.social

Book your spot: www.tickettailor.com/events/royalirishacademy/1696592

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jul 2

The summer edition of Archaeology Ireland features a wonderful book titled Ballynahatty: Excavations in a Neolithic Monumental Landscape (Oxbow Books). This book features one of Ireland’s great Neolithic henge monuments: the 200 m wide Giant’s Ring.

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · Jun 26

Late Nights at the National Museum of Ireland
📍 Kildare Street
Open late every Thursday until 8 PM — explore Words on the Wave.
📍 Collins Barracks
Monthly evening talks.
🗓️ Next: The Dead Zoo in Blue
🕕 Thurs 3 July | 6–7 PM
🎟️ Free — booking essential.
www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/L...
#speirgorm

Experience real moments of connection after hours at the National Museum of Ireland.

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Archaeology Ireland Magazine @archiremag.bsky.social · Jun 30

Date for the diary: the TII Heritage week seminar, 'Foundations', will take place on 21 August in the RIA, Dawson St. @ria.ie

Registration from 9am, with first presentation at 9.50am.

Full details here:

www.eventbrite.ie/e/foundation...

Foundations

This year's TII Heritage week seminar - Foundations, will take place on Thursday 21st August in the Royal Irish Academy.

www.eventbrite.ie

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Wordwell @wordwellbooks.bsky.social · Jun 25

📰 Who Lives in a Ringfort Like This?
Archaeology Ireland, Autumn 2020 (Vol. 34:3)

📖 Read: reader.exacteditions.com/issues/89837...
🎟 Join us at Within|Without: bit.ly/Within-Without

#WithinWithout2025 #Ringforts #PublicArchaeology #IrishHeritage #NMSConference