🌈 Some stories were never meant to be hidden. But they were. We’re joining the effort to bring them into the light. 📣 “In Conversation” at Collins Barracks 🗓️ Sept 4 | 🕕 6–7PM | 🎟️ Free With Dr. El Reid Buckley & @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social 🔗 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Professor Aidan O’Sullivan 📍 Talk Title: Do fence me in: boundaries, liminality and transgressions in early medieval Ireland, AD 400–1100 Professor Aidan O’Sullivan is Head of School and Professor of Archaeology at University College Dublin. 🎟️ Booking now open: 👉 bit.ly/Within-Without

Cork University Press recently published an interesting book titled Textiles of Ireland: Archaeology, Craft, Art by Elizabeth Wincott Heckett. www.corkuniversitypress.com/978178205571...

New History Ireland Hedge School Podcast Now Available! This special Hedge School was recorded as part of O’Connell 250: Liberty, Democracy and the Struggle for Human Rights, a two-day symposium supported by Trinity College Dublin. historyireland.com/hedge-schools/

Our second speaker is Professor Howard Williams 📍 Dykes as deeds? Re-evaluating linear earthworks from early medieval Britain Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions Saturday 18 October 2025 | 🕘 9:15–17:30 Edmund Burke Theatre, Trinity College Dublin Register now: bit.ly/Within-Without

🎟️ 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

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

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.

🎟️ 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

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

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

🎟️ 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

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

📚 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... ⸻

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

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...

📰 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

We're Hiring: The National Museum of Ireland is seeking a Curator of Contemporary Irish History 🕔 Deadline: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 17:00 📄 Learn more & apply: www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/... #JobFairy #museumjobs

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

🎟️ 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

Great virtual exhibition on collecting Irish history records here virtualtreasury.ie/collecting-h... #skystorians #history #ireland

Four Courts Press recently published an interesting book titled The Irish Revolution, 1912-23: Laois. Cormac Moore explores how Laois experienced seismic national events – the third home rule crisis, the First World War, the 1916 Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War.

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

To mark the 103rd anniversary of the Public Records fire, from today, June 30th, the 1821 Irish census records are part of 175,000 new historical records that will be available digitally and free to all. This amazing resource can be accessed here: virtualtreasury.ie/2025-new-rel...

🏳️‍🌈 Happy #Pride2025 from the National Museum of Ireland We’re proud to have launched a new LGBTQIA+ Guided Tour, marking 10 years since the Marriage Equality Referendum. Created with the assistance of Dr. El Reid Buckley, learn about this and our other LGBTQIA+ projects. www.museum.ie/en-ie/museum...

For the day that's in it, here's a piece from the History Ireland archive for you all. Happy Pride Day, one and all. historyireland.com/terrible-que...

The new issue of History Ireland has landed on the desk and it looks super! In the shops from next week. Including contributions from Donal Fallon, Fiona Fitzsimmons, Lar Joye, Darragh Fitzgerald, Fintan Lane, Sylive Kleinman, Anthony Barrett, Neasa MacErlean and more.

A federal court in the US has found in favour of Meta in the case relating to the wholesale use of copyrighted material to train their AI model, without payment to or permission from authors (including ourselves). The judge ruled this came under 'fair use'. Cool. www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

A warm welcome from History Ireland to all the new Irish citizens that are joining us this week. This is your history now.

Rural Women’s History: A Talk by Donna Gilligan Join us in person for a powerful exploration of the lives of rural Irish women, from 1850 to 1950. Saturday, 28 June 3:00 PM 📍 National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Castlebar Booking required: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Editor, Documents on Irish Foreign Policy, @ the Royal Irish Academy. This post is for a trained historian with a doctorate and publishing & editorial experience. Salary is on AES Scale €53,640 – €71,282 Closing date 30 June 2025. www.ria.ie/about/career...

Housing in Ireland—a history of dysfunction? A new History Ireland Hedge school, recorded live on Monday 9 June 2025 @ the National College of Art and Design and available now whereever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/h...

Great to see so many familiar faces and old friends from the history world at the excellent launch of Las Fallon's The Great Liberties Whiskey Fire. With thanks to all the staff at Teelings, Wordwell, Lorcan Collins, Donal Fallon, poet Gerard Devine & of course the wonderful Las Fallon.

Louise Lowe, Carnegie Library DLR @myiadt.bsky.social will discuss performance, history, remembering, forgetting @historyireland.bsky.social @irishtheatreres.bsky.social #bloomsday2025 #bloomsday Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-elepha...

Concession Places Available Limited spots—early booking recommended. 🔴 Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions 🗓 Saturday 18 October 2025 🕘 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Edmund Burke Theatre, Trinity College Dublin 🌍 Attend in person or online 🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without

This Friday 6 June, a new (free) guided tour through the development of art in Ireland, from the Stone Age to Early Medieval Ireland, is opening. Great chance to see the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch up close and personal. Full details here. www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

History Ireland was sorry to hear of the passing of Carmencita Hederman, former independent senator and Lord Mayor of Dublin. A life well lived. Our thoughts are with her family. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

🎟️ Concession Places Available Limited spots—early booking recommended. 🔴 Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions 🗓 Saturday 18 October 2025 🕘 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Edmund Burke Theatre, Trinity College Dublin 🌍 Attend in person or online 🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without

Many congratulations to Ulriika Vihervalli, whose book Desire and Disunity has been shortlisted for the RHS 2025 First Book Prize! Find out more and read this #OpenAccess book here: www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.... #SkyStorians #MedievalSky #AcademicSky

In May 1925, one hundred years ago this month, Oonagh Keogh was the first woman to be admitted to the Dublin Stock Exchange. This was not just a first for Ireland, it was a first for the world. You can read more about her here: historyireland.com/oonah-keogh-...

If you're in London, Women War Artists, a new exhibition at Imperial War Museum London will explore the remarkable experiences and achievements of female war artists from the First World War to the present day. Full details here: www.iwm.org.uk/sites/defaul...

The winners of the British Association of Irish Studies annual awards were announced in the Irish Embassy in London this week. A list of the victors is below. Congratulations to all the winners and those who took part! 👏 irishstudies.co.uk/2025/05/15/b...

Lovely piece in the Irish Times today on the Words on the Wave exhibition in the National Museum! One of the highlights they mention is the wonderful Faddan More Psalter. If you would like to check out the book on the subject, this is available from Wordwell here: wordwellbooks.com/index.php?ro...

Exciting news... Strained Peace: Northern Ireland from Good Friday to Brexit by Amanda Hall has been awarded the 2024 BAIS Book Prize! Congratulations Amanda!

🎧 New History Ireland Hedge School, out now A Future for Our Past—Museums in the 21st Century What are museums for? How have they evolved in Ireland over the last 30 years? Are there too many—or too few? And in divided societies, how do they serve the public? historyireland.com/hedge-schools/

*From the archives* Given the upcoming Year of the Normans (2027), this piece from the History Ireland archives is a good read. 'Normans and Natives in Medieval Connacht'. historyireland.com/normans-nati...

The Summer 2025 issue of Archaeology Ireland is about to go to press and it's looking wonderful. An advance peak at the cover for you here. The gentleman on the cover is St Matthew with his tablets, from 1395, from the library at St Gallen.

Historians, particularly local historians: Books@One is offering 20 bookshops around Ireland up to €5k each to host a community event. Why not make it a history event with your local bookshop? They might not have an idea yet! www.booksatone.ie/win-up-to-e5...

Book your free tickets here for the next History Ireland Hedge School! Celebrating 25 years of Tipperary Museum. All details can be found below! www.eventbrite.ie/e/a-future-f...

SAVE THE DATE! ‘𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧-𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬’ 18 October 2025 The 8th Annual National Monuments Service Conference will be taking place in-person and online on Saturday 18 October 2025. Register now open via Eventbrite bit.ly/Within-Without