Maritime Conference Takes Place In County Clare
Friday, December 5th, 2008Friday, 05 December 2008 - Academics and maritime experts from throughout have gathered in to attend a weekend conference on Traditional Boats and Currachs.
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’s First Conference On Traditional Boats And Currachs
Monday, November 24th, 2008Monday, 24 November 2008 - The first ever conference on traditional boats and currachs in will take place in on Saturday, 6 December 2008.
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SPEECH 150th anniversary of IRB celebrated in Limerick
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008The 150th anniversary of the founding of the Irish Republican Brotherhood was celebrated at the Kemmy Business School in the University of Limerick last evening.
The Opening Address was delivered by Councillor Francis Foley, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council (SEE SPEECH BELOW)
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Clare Museum Seeks To Return WW1 Victory Medal To Family Of Serviceman
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Wednesday, 12 November 2008 - A man who discovered a World War 1 medal on the grounds of Clarecastle Church in County Clare has enlisted the help of his local museum in tracking down the artefact’s rightful owners.
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County Clare’s 700 First World War Casualties To Be Remembered In New Exhibition
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Thursday, 23 October 2008 - Clare Museum has announced that it is to hold an exhibition marking the involvement of over 7,000 Clare men in the First World War.
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Developing The Educational Potential Of Clare’s Museum And Heritage Centre Sector
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008Wednesday, 15 October 2008 - A strategy for maximising the educational potential of County Clare’s museum and heritage centre sector was launched at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre today.
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Community Groups And Individuals Urged To Apply For Heritage Project Funding
Monday, October 13th, 2008Monday, 13 October 2008 - Minister of State and Clare T.D., Tony Killeen has urged organisations and individuals who wish to carry out projects that conserve or promote the County’s heritage to consider applying for grant aid.
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PHOTOCALL Launch of the Clare Heritage Collections Education Strategy
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Clare Archaeological and Historical Society Launches Autumn/Winter Lecture Series
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008The role played by women in 19th century Clare, the groundbreaking archaeological excavations at Caherconnell Fort and the standing stones of County Clare will be among the subjects explored during a six-month series of lectures at Clare Museum.
Pictured outside Clare County Museum, Ennis to publicise the launch of the Clare Archaeological and Historical Society’s Autumn/Winter Lecture Series 2008/2009 are John Rattigan, Curator, Clare Museum; Graham Hull, TVAS Ltd.; author Terri Shoosmith; and Edel Greene, Secretary, Clare Archaeological and Historical Society. Pic Ger Leddin
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PHOTOCALL Launch of Clare Archaeological and Historical Society lecture series
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