Journal of Irish Archaeology – Call for Papers – Reminder

The call for papers for the next edition of The Journal of Irish Archaeology  is currently open, and will close on 31st January 2025. This edition (Vol. XXXIV) is to be published in late 2025. If you would like to contribute to the JIA you are encouraged to contact the Editor, Dr Kerri Cleary ([email protected]),…

EAA Session #75 – Call for papers!

Last year Rome, this year Belgrade! The annual EAA conference will be taking place in Belgrade, Serbia on 3-6 September. There are sure to be lots of great sessions, but there is one in particular we would like to draw your attention to. Our chair (Ros Ó Maoldúin) is leading the co-organisation of a session…

Political Party Responses to Heritage-Related Pre-Election Questions

In the run-up to the election, the IAI reached out to the political parties that have representation at a national level with a set of questions seeking to establish their policies or stances on heritage-related topics. Four parties responded: Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, The Green Party and People Before Profit. We must acknowledge that we…

Launch of Archaeology 2030 Skill Survey for Students, Employers, and Employees

Archaeology 2030 is a collaboration between people and organisations working in the sector, setting out recommendations to deliver our vision for archaeology in Northern Ireland. We want archaeology to be accessed and valued by as many people as possible, led by a sector which is healthy, resilient and connected. This vision is being delivered through eight…

Discovery Programme / TII ALS Machine Learning Project – a CPD rerun!

Due to high demand earlier this year, we are rerunning our in person CPD on the Discovery Programme / TII ALS Machine Learning Project! This will be a half-day in-person CPD and will take place in Merchants Quay, Dublin on Wednesday November 27th from 2-4.30pm. This CPD provides an opportunity to use the newly released Machine Learning tool…

Two-Day Workshop on Hot Lime for Rendering and Wet Dash

Date: Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of November 2024 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Killoran House, Thurles, Co Tipperary, R41 Y925 Price: €120   In association with Engineers Ireland, the IAI presents a hands-on introduction on using traditional hot lime for rendering and wet dash on historic structures. This course is aimed at plasterers and those working…

IAI Newsletter – Autumn 2024

The IAI would like to present our Autumn 2024 Newsletter for your reading pleasure: Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Newsletter 2024 This year’s Autumn newsletter features updates from the IAI Board of Directors, articles from members, member news, and obituaries. We would like to thank our Newsletter Editor Dr David Stone for working hard on…