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# Museums

Last year
2022
# Museums
Remains of last Tasmanian tiger found in museum cupboard solving 'zoological mystery'
It was believed that the remains of the last thylacine had long ago been discarded.
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Dec 5th 2022, 8:13 AM
# Artefacts
UK and Greece in 'secret talks' over possible return of ancient sculptures
The Parthenon Marbles were taken from the Parthenon temple in Athens in the early 19th century.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 12:53 PM
All time
# Your Say
Poll: Will you go to a gallery or museum now that they're open?
Many cultural attractions can reopen their doors from today.
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May 10th 2021, 10:15 AM
# lifting level 5
Cinemas, galleries and museums set to re-open next week, but Dáil told January restrictions may be needed
The Dáil is debating the next steps the government should take in moving out of Level 5 restrictions.
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Nov 24th 2020, 6:55 PM
# attendance numbers
Government's Covid plan could be 'tweaked' to allow arts and entertainment venues open safely, says minister
An arts task force says the Living with Covid plan requires an urgent review.
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Nov 17th 2020, 4:45 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Will you visit a museum/gallery when they reopen from Monday?
Hand sanitiser stations and yellow arrows will be some of the differences visitors can expect.
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Jun 26th 2020, 11:24 AM
# city culture
Government considering staggered closing times and 'night mayors' to enhance Irish nightlife
The minister has suggested a night mayor for cities such as Dublin could be beneficial.
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May 8th 2019, 7:23 PM
# NOT ALLOWED
Paris museums move towards ban on selfie sticks
‘Cheeeeeeese’
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Mar 7th 2015, 3:26 PM
# museum selfies
Man gets 'pervy' in Dublin gallery to celebrate #MuseumSelfie day
Yo, Mona Lisa, get in for a pic!
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Jan 22nd 2014, 10:30 PM
Voices
Column: Objects can tell us startling stories about our history - we should cherish them
Ireland is lucky to have so many national treasures that reveal our shared past; we should be proud and share them with the world, says Ruth Hegarty.
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Mar 17th 2013, 1:00 PM
# cultural tourism
€300k funding announced for local and regional museum development
Funding available for regional museum development projects has been significantly expanded for 2013 to promote cultural tourism in Ireland.
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Feb 10th 2013, 1:58 PM
# Heritage
National Heritage Week: What’s on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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Aug 24th 2012, 12:59 PM
# Heritage
National Heritage Week: What’s on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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Aug 23rd 2012, 11:49 AM
# Heritage
National Heritage Week: What’s on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
2.9k
0
Aug 22nd 2012, 11:45 AM
# Heritage
National Heritage Week: What’s on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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2
Aug 21st 2012, 10:13 AM
# Heritage
National Heritage Week: What's on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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1
Aug 20th 2012, 10:13 AM
# Heritage Week
National Heritage Week: What's on today?
A record 1,550 events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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Aug 19th 2012, 7:45 AM
# Heritage Week
National Heritage Week kicks off today with 1,550 events
A record number of events will take place over the next week to celebrate Ireland’s national heritage.
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Aug 18th 2012, 8:45 AM
# Museums
Six museums to be granted accreditation for high standards
Six museums across the country are to be given accreditation from the Heritage Council under a programme aimed at raising standards in the sector.
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Jul 9th 2012, 2:30 PM
# Capital Idea
In pictures: 'Museum of the city' opens in Dublin
JFK’s lectern, a postcard from George Bernard Shaw and the original Wanderly Wagon are among the items on show.
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Oct 21st 2011, 5:56 PM
# Egypt
Two Pharaonic mummies destroyed in Egyptian protests
An army unit secured the Egyptian Museum in Central Cairo, but not before two mummies are ruined, reports say.
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Jan 29th 2011, 3:47 PM