The call for papers for the 2026 #IAIConference is now OPEN! The theme for the upcoming conference: "Common Threads – Connections across periods, places, & practices". The conference will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork on 17/18 April. The deadline for the papers is 31 Dec 2025

Join us Monday 13 October at 7:30pm for the first of the IAI's online lecture series: "Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland". Sign up here ▶️ buff.ly/q8bxsXN #archaeology #irisharchaeology #raisedbeds #modernarchaeology #postmedievalarchaeology

#Archaeology2030 wants your input! We are 5yrs into it, & this mid-point is the perfect opportunity to review the outstanding recommendations & actions before we move forward to deliver those in 2026-2030. For more info, visit buff.ly/BQCSCZw #archaeology #projectactionplan #irisharchaeology

Dear colleagues, some concerning news has been circulating this week in relation to the 2025 @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Annual Meeting (Belgrade Virtual). We, the IAI Board, believe it is important to acknowledge & share this info. Please see the full statement, with links, here: buff.ly/8YG0WmV

The IAI is firmly against genocide and the destruction of cultural heritage. We have added our name to the list of archaeologists calling for the EAA to boycott Israel and we encourage all our members to do the same. The deadline to add your name is TODAY. buff.ly/x0EoTpR

The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past–Wicklow Discoveries" an art exhibition curated by Déantán for #HeritageWeek2025. The exhibition features work by artist Róisín O Meadhra and runs from 18-31 Aug in the Signal Arts Centre, Bray. #heritageweek #archaeologyevents #art

Uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare w/ "Megaliths of the Metal Ages" for #HeritageWeek2025 w/ Dr. Ros O'Maolduin. Hear about the ongoing analysis of the remains recovered from excavations of the 3 wedge tombs on Roughan hill. To register & for more info visit buff.ly/IJMqBCm #archaeology

Bog Guardians: Community engagement with our cultural & industrial peatland landscape. A kite flying event—a symbolic engagement with landscape, time, & sky. Part of #HeritageWeek2025. For more info & to register, visit buff.ly/Y6cgeeh #heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology

The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past – Wicklow Discoveries" & would like to invite you to the launch night for this curated art exhibition presenting the work of archaeological illustrator & artist Róisín O Meadhra. RSVP by email to secure your place. #archaeologicalillustration

The IAI are currently conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling Survey. We have had a good response from the call out but would appreciate if as many members as possible could fill out the google form: buff.ly/lLkODFo #archaeology #archaeologicalsurvey #iaisurvey #archaeologyprofession

We are delighted to announce our next CPD which will take place online on 4 Sep at 10am. Learn all about the Archaeological Survey of Ireland – the past, present & future. To secure your FREE ticket, please visit buff.ly/DSEthBF #archaeologyevents #iaievents #archaeologicalsurvey #NMS #archaeology

The IAI are conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling survey. Link to the survey (buff.ly/M7uSdBc) & GDPR notice attached. Data is being collected anonymously via an online survey using Google Forms & then stored securely on IAI's network.

The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam is looking for an Archaeological- Geomatics Supervisor. Applications are through tender only (buff.ly/knLYyuJ ). If you have technical issues with the process you can contact their admin @ [email protected]

The IAI would like to draw your attention to an important campaign to help students of history and archaeology in Gaza to complete their degrees: www.iai.ie/2025/06/11/h... . These students are persevering in their education despite the conflict, but need financial support to graduate.

The IAI would like to direct your attention to a fantastic discovery from Drumanagh, Loughshinny village, Co Dublin - an intact Roman pot, possibly the first of its kind. (buff.ly/WPuGImv) We look forward to eventually seeing the results of these excavations and learning more about they found.

This exciting half-day CPD aims to provide participants with an introduction to the ever-growing use of drone technology within the archaeological profession. It will take place in UCD Ardmore Annex on Mon 19 May from 10am to 1:30pm. For more information and to sign up please visit: buff.ly/R9shLXc

Join us Wed 14/05 from 2-4pm to learn how to make your archaeologicla work more accessible to a wider audience! This in-person event will take place at the Helen Roe Theatre, Antiquaries Building, 63 Merrion Square from 2-4.30pm. For more information and to sign up, please visit: buff.ly/pOiyYwz

Our Chair Dr Ros Ó Maolduin and CPD coordinator Dr Ellen O Carroll attended ‘Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future’ A National Conference by the Heritage Council today - 01 May 2025. (🧵 1/3)

A big thank you to Dr Ayman Hassouna for his talk at the IAI conference! www.iai.ie/2025/04/08/s...

Day two of our conference! It's been a busy weekend, but the talks have been great! #iaiarchaeology #archaeology #iaiconference

Fantastic start to our first day of the conference! Thank you to everyone who has spoken today! #iaiconference #archaeology #iaiarchaeology

Only 2 days away! Tickets are selling fast-if we sell out before Friday we WILL NOT be selling tickets on the day!

Our annual conference is THIS WEEKEND at the Connacht Hotel in Galway City! We have a great group of papers covering a wide range of topics–there's something to interest everyone. Spaces are limited, so if you haven't gotten your ticket already, do so now! Visit buff.ly/DMLUQSZ to secure your spot.

The IAI conferece is a little over a week away! Join us 4-5 April in Galway for 2 days of recent research & projects in archaeology! Spaces are limited, so if you haven't already gotten your ticket, do so soon before they're gone. Visit buff.ly/kwYtrvT for more information & to secure your spot.

Join us on 25 March at the Ardmore Annex, University College Dublin from 9.30 to 4 for a CPD on Environmental Sampling, in association with Environmental Archaeology in Ireland. For more information and to register, visit this link: buff.ly/BTXUTkx

The Journal of Irish Archaeology, which is published annually by the IAI, is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with appropriate knowledge & experience to join the Editorial Board. If interested, please contact the convenor at [email protected] for further information, by April 18th.

Having a great time at the #AYIA2025 Conference!

We are here for the #AYIA2025 conference! Stop by and say hi!

Please join us in offering Dr Ellen O'Carroll a warm welcome!

Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is also co-organising Session #139 'Professional Archaeology, Ethics & Society: The European framework' for #EAA2025. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended deadline. The new deadline is 10 February 2025 - so get your abstracts in now!

Apologies, the conference is actually 27 February!

The deadline to submit a paper to the JIA (Vol.34) has been extended! Due to recent weather conditions, the call for papers will now close on 14/02. If you would like to contribute to the JIA, please contact the Editor, Dr Cleary ([email protected]), for a preliminary informal discussion.

On 22/2 join leading experts in discussing the progress of #Archaeology2025 & envisioning the future of archaeology in Ireland at the "Archaeology 2025 in 2025" conference hosted by @ria.ie. Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is among the speakers. Learn more/register @ https://buff.ly/40tiGMS

The deadline for the JIA (Vol.34) call for papers is fast approaching! It closes on 31/01. See tinyurl.com/256scej8 for style guidelines. If you would like to contribute you are encouraged to contact the Editor, Dr Cleary ([email protected]) for a preliminary informal discussion.

The Office is seeking a Site Coordinator (Director) for the upcoming forensic excavation of the site of the former Tuam Mother & Baby Institution site. Tenders are welcome from individuals & companies. The deadline for tenders is 24/01. For more info, visit: www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/vie...

Only a week left until the deadline to submit papers/posters for our 2025 conference! If you haven't gotten your submission in yet, do so quickly! To submit, contact the conference organiser Elaine Lynch at [email protected] with a title & an abstract (<200 words). Presentations should be 15-20 min.

Last year Rome, this year Belgrade! The annual EAA conference will be taking place in Belgrade, Serbia on 3-6 September (https://buff.ly/3PtMTq1).There are sure to be lots of great sessions, but there is one in particular we would like to draw your attention to. (1/3)

The IAI Conference will be here before you know it! This year's theme: Fragmented Past: Letting the Light In. Our call for papers will close on 17/01. To submit a poster/paper, please contact Elaine Lynch [email protected] w/ a title & abstract (<200 words). Presentations should be between 15-20min

Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully the going back to school/work (if you haven't been snowed out) isn't too rough today. Stay safe out there!

A big thanks to vice-director Dr Anastasia Vergaki for inviting us to speak to the Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens! Our Chair, Ros Ó Maoldúin, gave a talk last night as part of their seminar series on the topic of 'Cultural Heritage Management'.

The IAI would like to express our sympathies to the family and friends of former NMI director Raghnall Ó Flionn, who has sadly passed away. Raghnall was a great supporter of the IAI way back when we were the IAPA. He will be greatly missed. www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/R...

Mark your calendars! IAI Conference 2025 will take place on 4/5 April @ the Connacht Hotel, Galway City, with our annual AGM on Fri at 4pm. The theme: Fragmented Past: Letting in the Light. For more info on the conference & submissions (including student subs!), please visit tinyurl.com/2hrtfp5k

A rare and wonderful survival from Viking-age York! A delicate silk cap made of plain-woven, undyed silk, c. AD 900. An exotic material in 10th-century Britain, the silk was imported to York from Persia via a vast network of Viking trade routes. Yorkshire Museum 📷 by me #Archaeology

In the run-up to the election, the IAI sent several heritage-related questions to the political parties that have representation at a national level. Four parties responded. To read their responses, please visit our website: www.iai.ie/2024/11/28/p...

The IAI would like to offer sympathies to the family & friends of Professor Colin Renfrew, who has sadly passed. A true giant of archaeology, he will be greatly missed not only those who knew him but by everyone in the field of archaeology. www.arch.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...

GRMA to all who attended our EGM, it was a success! We passed our new constitution, discussed our 5-year strat, intro'd the new Human Remains Guidelines, had a presentation on archaeology student numbers from Dr Richard Clutterbuck, & had a great talk by Dr Rebecca Boyd. All in all, a good day!

We made our quorum!! Thank you to everyone who came to join us. We have a lot to cover!

We only need a few more people to make our quorum! We have some important topics to cover, so if you were on the fence about attending, let this be the final push you need to go!

Due to high demand, we are rerunning our in-person CPD on the Discovery Programme/TII ALS Machine Learning Project! Join us in Dublin on 27/11, 2-4.30pm - we only have a few places left! Email Niamh at [email protected] to book. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/39xcfrpb

Only two days until our EGM! Just a note - the EGM itself is for members only (make sure to register if you haven't already!). If you are a non-member looking to attending Rebecca's talk, please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/exploring-... (Apologies for the confusion!)