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The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland declares itself an Apartheid Free Zone.
In January of this year, we – the IAI – made a public statement in support of Palestine, its people, its archaeologists, and its heritage The...
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Irish national report on Benchmarks for Archaeology and Heritage Protection 2024 – 2029
In advance of the upcoming European Parliament elections in June, the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) together with its expert Communities, Advisory Committees and partner...
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Submissions for IAI Newsletter 2024
IAI winter newsletter 2023 was distributed to members in December 2023 thanks to Ros Ó Maoldúin. We want to thank all those who contributed to...
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Photogrammetry for Archaeological Documentation with Gary Dempsey of Digital Heritage Age
The IAI is pleased to announce an upcoming CPD on Photogrammetry for Archaeological Documentation with Gary Dempsey of Digital Heritage Age. In this one-day workshop participants will gain...
Read MoreIAI Conference Brochure 2024
Hot off the presses! we’re delighted to share our upcoming conference programme with you. This year it is being held on the 12th and 13th of April...
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Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2024-2034
The National Monuments Service (NMS) has launched a public consultation for the Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2024-2034 which will run from 11 March...
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‘Re-discovering Emain Macha: ritual, religion kingship in Later Prehistoric and Medieval Ireland’ seminar with Dr Patrick Gleeson
Join us for an online evening seminar with Dr Patrick Gleeson of Queen’s University Belfast on his recent work from Emain Macha on Tuesday 12...
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Machine Learning CPD with the Discovery Programme
Join us in-person for a CPD with the Discovery Programme on machine learning and how it can be used in an archaeological context. This CPD...
Read MoreThe Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI) call for an immediate ceasefire and end to the siege in Gaza, in support of Palestine, its people, its archaeologists, and its heritage
On 12th December 2023 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. As archaeologists and board of IAI, we...
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Our newly-updated website
We are happy to share the newly updated website for the IAI which aims to facilitate better membership access and inform the general public of our...
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Call for papers for IAI Conference 2024!
The annual IAI Conference 2024 will take place on Friday 12th to Saturday 13th April at the Absolute Hotel in Limerick City V94WP52. The AGM...
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Call for papers!
With the imminent publication of Vol. XXXII of the Journal of Irish Archaeology, the Call for Papers for Vol. XXXIII is now open (to be published...
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Attention Members!
Following on from our email update can all members please log in to the Members Section of the website today and check their address is...
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Conservation in Common with CIfA and the Royal Society of Ulster Architects
As part of the “Conservation in Common” series of events, IAI member Cóilín Ó Drisceoil from the National Monuments Service and CIfA members Kara Ward...
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Discovery Programme Strategic Archaeological Research Frameworks Project
The Discovery Programme is inviting you to take part in a survey as part of their Strategic Archaeological Research Frameworks project. This survey is to help...
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Seeking submissions for upcoming newsletter!
The IAI is currently seeking news items for its upcoming newsletter. If you have any updates to share, big or small, please forward them to [email protected] with...
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New RIA Grant Scheme – “Rural, Coastal, and/or Island Communities”
The RIA has opened a new grant scheme which might be of interest. The Ireland – Scotland bilateral network grants came about following the publication of...
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Palaeo-environmental Guidelines Review (TII)
TII are reviewing their Palaeo-environmental Guidelines, led by Dr Ellen O’Carroll, and have produced a Google Form to capture people’s views. The survey is completed...
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IAI Seeking a Student Representative
The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Student Representative on our Board. The role of the Student...
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Call for Papers – IAI Conference 2023
The annual IAI conference 2023 will take place on Friday 24 th March to Saturday 25 th March at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel in Dublin...
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The Journal of Irish Archaeology welcomes Dr Kerri Cleary to the Board
The IAI welcomes Dr Kerri Cleary to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Irish Archaeology. Dr Cleary will be well known to IAI members...
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Final Report of the Working Group for the Review of Pay Rates (WGRPR)
It was agreed at the most recent AGM (April 2022) to formally adopt this report and the full document is now available by following the...
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Statement in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
Statement in solidarity with the people of Ukraine The Chairperson and Board of the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI) are appalled and deeply concerned...
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IAI Photography Competition – Belfast 2022
The IAI is running its Photography Competition again this year. We would invite members to submit photographs that represent aspects of Irish archaeology, and can...
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General Scheme of the Monuments and Archaeological Heritage Bill
Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the above Bill has been taking place at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This should be of...
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Board positions
Currently the IAI Board is seeking to appoint an IAI News Editor as a full board member, and also a GDPR Compliance Officer. The latter may be an IAI...
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IAI Post-Excavation Workshop
The IAI is aware that there has been a significant rise in the number of excavations now taking place and the resulting post-excavation work. We...
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CPD Exploring our Vernacular Heritage (free/online)
The IAI is pleased to announce a CPD presentation by Barry O’Reilly of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, on Friday 22nd October, at 2 pm....
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CPD event on Heritage Council projects and funding (free/online)
The IAI is delighted to announce an online CPD event by Ian Doyle of theHeritage Council, on Friday 15th October, at 2pm. Ian will describe...
Read MoreAdministrator/CPD Co-ordinator post
The IAI is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Administrator & Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be...
Read MoreHeritage Week 2021
In celebration of Heritage Week 2020 – the Board of IAI has produced a video presenting a summary for all audiences of the Eiscir Riada...
Read MoreFree Online CPD with Irish Post Medieval Archaeology Group – open to the public
Online lunchtime CPD event titled The Irish Post Medieval Archaeology Group – what we do and why we do it delivered by Dr. James Lyttleton...
Read MoreIAI/ iCAN collaborative CPD training on video content and editing
IAI in collaboration with the Irish Community Archive Network (iCAN) are delighted to open registrations to all members in good standing to register to attend...
Read MorePublic Register of Members
Members are advised to take action, as outlined in correspondence circulated by direct email, as part of the compilation of the forthcoming Public Register of...
Read MoreIAI Heritage Week 2020 video
In celebration of Heritage Week 2020 – the Board of IAI has produced a video showing their roles within the Institute and the varied roles...
Read MorePosition of CEO advertised with Discovery Programme
The Discovery Programme (Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland) has advertised for the position of Chief Executive Officer. Close date for application is 5pm on...
Read MoreIAI Archaeology & Covid19
The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland has drawn up some practical advise notes for those in the Archaeology profession during the Covid19 pandemic.IAI_Archaeology&Covid19
Read MoreGovernment advice and supports – COVID19
A list of links to Government departments and agencies giving advice, support and recommendations during the current COVID19 pandemic are available in the Latest News...
Read MoreIAI Conference 2020
The annual IAI conference 2020 and AGM will talk place on Friday the 3rd and Saturday 4th April in the Wellington Park Hotel, Malone Road,...
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