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A country rich in ancient history, Ireland is truly rich with museums in its modern-day. Here are the top spots to visit on your next vacation or this summer on staycation.
Editor s Note: Each year since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organized International Museum Day to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
From a small museum that showcases every aspect of Michael Collins’ life to archaeology and Vikings to 18th-century farming knick-knacks and GAA. Here is a list of ten museums you must visit in Ireland, each intriguing for all ages.
National Museum of Ireland inviting Clare people to take part in memory project
May 17, 2021
THE National Museum of Ireland – Country Life is inviting people in Clare with memories of boats and boat building in their community to submit their stories to an online archive of Irish heritage.
The NMI memory project is looking at the vibrant maritime heritage along Ireland’s western coast. The project is part of Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Festival – celebrating creativity as we age throughout the month of May.
It is envisioned the memories, stories and family photographs collected will help inform the development of a new exhibition gallery about vernacular Irish boats at the NMI – Country Life, Turlough Park, Castlebar, County Mayo.
‘Remote working presented challenges – especially for document security’
11 May 2021377 Views
Paul Kearns. Image: Kefron
Kefron’s Paul Kearns discusses taking over the family business, expanding into the UK, and helping companies move to the hybrid world of work.
Paul Kearns is the managing director of Kefron, a Dublin-headquartered business that specialises in information and document management. The company has 120 employees across Ireland and the UK, and provides digital solutions to more than 900 businesses.
Kearns has worked in management roles in both Ireland and the UK. He is also non-executive director of i-Sigma, a trade association for secure information lifecycle management based in Arizona.
Minister Catherine Martin welcomes the reopening of Irelandâs National Cultural Institutions
Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has welcomed the reopening today of Irelandâs National Cultural Institutions, along with galleries, museums and libraries across the country. Many of these cultural attractions welcomed their first visitors back this morning following several months of closure due to COVID-19 public health measures.
Minister Catherine Martin said:
âI am delighted that our treasured galleries, museums and libraries have reopened their doors today and I was especially pleased to pay a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland this morning. The reopening of our cultural institutions is an important step in the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery Plan. Galleries, museums and libraries can bring so much joy and fulfilment to our lives. And with the return of intercounty travel today too, I hope t