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<p>Mary O'Malley, from Louisburgh-Killeen Heritage Group, and Pauline Connolly, Milltown Heritage Group, at the launch of 'Our Irish Natural History'. Picture: Julien Behal</p>

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Mayo heritage group features in National Museum exhibition

A fascinating piece of research by a voluntary history and heritage group from Co Mayo is being showcased in a new exhibition of natural history at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, Dublin.

Shackleton museum in Kildare reopens after multi-million redevelopment

Shackleton museum in Kildare reopens after multi-million redevelopment

A stunning iceberg-like extension features as part of the museum revamp, in honour of the Kildare-born explorer.

Arts and culture boost will create more island-wide productions, Taoiseach says

Arts and culture boost will create more island-wide productions, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach listed projects and initiatives to connect both sides of the border during the annual Seamus Share Home Place lecture.

Ancient nobles’ ringfort revealed by archaeologists

Ancient nobles’ ringfort revealed by archaeologists

Tales from Irish folklore: What are fairy forts?

Tales from Irish folklore: What are fairy forts?

Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires

Oscar nominations ‘further delayed’ amid LA wildfires

Water wheel starts turning again to power restaurant at historic mill

Water wheel starts turning again to power restaurant at historic mill

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

The ecclesiastical register from Co Armagh dates back to the 14th century.

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Historic war rooms and castles among sites set to open for heritage event

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Some 250 ‘hidden gems’ in Northern Ireland are set to open to the public as part of European Heritage Open Days.

Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The event in County Westmeath is a celebration of one of Ireland’s oldest traditions.

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Sword pistol linked to 1689 Siege of Derry to go under the hammer

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

A gun collection valued at more than £1 million includes duelling pistols, carbines and revolvers.

Belfast ‘getting its old character back again’ with plan to reopen historic alleyway

Belfast ‘getting its old character back again’ with plan to reopen historic alleyway

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Sugarhouse Entry, has been closed off for more than 50 years, due to security measures during the Troubles.