Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
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The IAI is the representative all-island organisation for professional archaeologists working in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Follow for updates on CPDs, conferences, events, etc.
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Dear colleagues, some concerning news has been circulating this week in relation to the 2025 @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Annual Meeting (Belgrade Virtual). We, the IAI Board, believe it is important to acknowledge & share this info. Please see the full statement, with links, here: buff.ly/8YG0WmV
Special delivery! Vol. XXXIV of the Journal of Irish Archaeology has been delivered to our members today. It'll make for some cosy reading on these darkening nights - we hope you'll enjoy! #irisharchaeology #jia #iai #prehistoricarchaeology #archaeology
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Special delivery! Vol. XXXIV of the Journal of Irish Archaeology has been delivered to our members today. It'll make for some cosy reading on these darkening nights - we hope you'll enjoy! #irisharchaeology #jia #iai #prehistoricarchaeology #archaeology
This online CPD session explores the concept of “heritage at risk” w/in the context of the 2026 Heritage week events. Visit buff.ly/oB0H1N4 to reserve your FREE spot!
#heritageatrisk #irisharchaeology #irishheritage #culturalheritage #heritageweek #heritagecouncil #cpd #archaeologycpd
#heritageatrisk #irisharchaeology #irishheritage #culturalheritage #heritageweek #heritagecouncil #cpd #archaeologycpd
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This online CPD session explores the concept of “heritage at risk” w/in the context of the 2026 Heritage week events. Visit buff.ly/oB0H1N4 to reserve your FREE spot!
#heritageatrisk #irisharchaeology #irishheritage #culturalheritage #heritageweek #heritagecouncil #cpd #archaeologycpd
#heritageatrisk #irisharchaeology #irishheritage #culturalheritage #heritageweek #heritagecouncil #cpd #archaeologycpd
Join us on Monday 1 December from 7:30pm to 9pm for a fascinating talk on the archaeological discoveries and history projects in Lucan! To reserve your spot for this FREE event, please visit buff.ly/MiBj9oV #archaeology #archaeologyevent #irisharchaeology #lucan #codublin
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us on Monday 1 December from 7:30pm to 9pm for a fascinating talk on the archaeological discoveries and history projects in Lucan! To reserve your spot for this FREE event, please visit buff.ly/MiBj9oV #archaeology #archaeologyevent #irisharchaeology #lucan #codublin
The call for papers for the 2026 #IAIConference is now OPEN! The theme for the upcoming conference: "Common Threads – Connections across periods, places, & practices". The conference will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork on 17/18 April. The deadline for the papers is 31 Dec 2025
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The call for papers for the 2026 #IAIConference is now OPEN! The theme for the upcoming conference: "Common Threads – Connections across periods, places, & practices". The conference will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork on 17/18 April. The deadline for the papers is 31 Dec 2025
Join us Monday 13 October at 7:30pm for the first of the IAI's online lecture series: "Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland".
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Sign up here ▶️ buff.ly/q8bxsXN #archaeology #irisharchaeology #raisedbeds #modernarchaeology #postmedievalarchaeology
Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland
Learn about the distribution and properties of Raised Beds in Northwestern Ireland - a common and widespread agricultural practice
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October 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Join us Monday 13 October at 7:30pm for the first of the IAI's online lecture series: "Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland".
Sign up here ▶️ buff.ly/q8bxsXN #archaeology #irisharchaeology #raisedbeds #modernarchaeology #postmedievalarchaeology
Sign up here ▶️ buff.ly/q8bxsXN #archaeology #irisharchaeology #raisedbeds #modernarchaeology #postmedievalarchaeology
#Archaeology2030 wants your input! We are 5yrs into it, & this mid-point is the perfect opportunity to review the outstanding recommendations & actions before we move forward to deliver those in 2026-2030. For more info, visit buff.ly/BQCSCZw #archaeology #projectactionplan #irisharchaeology
September 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#Archaeology2030 wants your input! We are 5yrs into it, & this mid-point is the perfect opportunity to review the outstanding recommendations & actions before we move forward to deliver those in 2026-2030. For more info, visit buff.ly/BQCSCZw #archaeology #projectactionplan #irisharchaeology
Dear colleagues, some concerning news has been circulating this week in relation to the 2025 @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Annual Meeting (Belgrade Virtual). We, the IAI Board, believe it is important to acknowledge & share this info. Please see the full statement, with links, here: buff.ly/8YG0WmV
September 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Dear colleagues, some concerning news has been circulating this week in relation to the 2025 @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Annual Meeting (Belgrade Virtual). We, the IAI Board, believe it is important to acknowledge & share this info. Please see the full statement, with links, here: buff.ly/8YG0WmV
The IAI is firmly against genocide and the destruction of cultural heritage. We have added our name to the list of archaeologists calling for the EAA to boycott Israel and we encourage all our members to do the same. The deadline to add your name is TODAY.
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Open letter to EAA calling for a boycott of Israel
Please fill out the form below and add your name to over 1100 others on this open letter*, calling on the European Association of Archaeologists to respond to ICOMOS Palestine's appeal for cultural…
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August 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The IAI is firmly against genocide and the destruction of cultural heritage. We have added our name to the list of archaeologists calling for the EAA to boycott Israel and we encourage all our members to do the same. The deadline to add your name is TODAY.
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The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past–Wicklow Discoveries" an art exhibition curated by Déantán for #HeritageWeek2025. The exhibition features work by artist Róisín O Meadhra and runs from 18-31 Aug in the Signal Arts Centre, Bray. #heritageweek #archaeologyevents #art
August 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past–Wicklow Discoveries" an art exhibition curated by Déantán for #HeritageWeek2025. The exhibition features work by artist Róisín O Meadhra and runs from 18-31 Aug in the Signal Arts Centre, Bray. #heritageweek #archaeologyevents #art
Uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare w/ "Megaliths of the Metal Ages" for #HeritageWeek2025 w/ Dr. Ros O'Maolduin. Hear about the ongoing analysis of the remains recovered from excavations of the 3 wedge tombs on Roughan hill. To register & for more info visit buff.ly/IJMqBCm #archaeology
Megaliths of the metal ages: The Roughan hill wedge tombs
Get ready to uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare at Megaliths of the Metal Ages for Irelands Heritage Week with Dr. Ros O'Maolduin
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August 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare w/ "Megaliths of the Metal Ages" for #HeritageWeek2025 w/ Dr. Ros O'Maolduin. Hear about the ongoing analysis of the remains recovered from excavations of the 3 wedge tombs on Roughan hill. To register & for more info visit buff.ly/IJMqBCm #archaeology
Bog Guardians: Community engagement with our cultural & industrial peatland landscape. A kite flying event—a symbolic engagement with landscape, time, & sky. Part of #HeritageWeek2025. For more info & to register, visit buff.ly/Y6cgeeh
#heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology
#heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology
Deep Time Agency
Deep Time Agency is an interdisciplinary research initiative that recontextualizes archaeological objects in industrially changed landscapes, in collaboration with local residents, stakeholders and…
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August 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Bog Guardians: Community engagement with our cultural & industrial peatland landscape. A kite flying event—a symbolic engagement with landscape, time, & sky. Part of #HeritageWeek2025. For more info & to register, visit buff.ly/Y6cgeeh
#heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology
#heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology
The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past – Wicklow Discoveries" & would like to invite you to the launch night for this curated art exhibition presenting the work of archaeological illustrator & artist Róisín O Meadhra. RSVP by email to secure your place. #archaeologicalillustration
August 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past – Wicklow Discoveries" & would like to invite you to the launch night for this curated art exhibition presenting the work of archaeological illustrator & artist Róisín O Meadhra. RSVP by email to secure your place. #archaeologicalillustration
The IAI are currently conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling Survey. We have had a good response from the call out but would appreciate if as many members as possible could fill out the google form: buff.ly/lLkODFo #archaeology #archaeologicalsurvey #iaisurvey #archaeologyprofession
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The IAI are currently conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling Survey. We have had a good response from the call out but would appreciate if as many members as possible could fill out the google form: buff.ly/lLkODFo #archaeology #archaeologicalsurvey #iaisurvey #archaeologyprofession
We are delighted to announce our next CPD which will take place online on 4 Sep at 10am. Learn all about the Archaeological Survey of Ireland – the past, present & future. To secure your FREE ticket, please visit buff.ly/DSEthBF #archaeologyevents #iaievents #archaeologicalsurvey #NMS #archaeology
July 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are delighted to announce our next CPD which will take place online on 4 Sep at 10am. Learn all about the Archaeological Survey of Ireland – the past, present & future. To secure your FREE ticket, please visit buff.ly/DSEthBF #archaeologyevents #iaievents #archaeologicalsurvey #NMS #archaeology
The IAI are conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling survey. Link to the survey (buff.ly/M7uSdBc) & GDPR notice attached. Data is being collected anonymously via an online survey using Google Forms & then stored securely on IAI's network.
Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Professional Profiling Survey
IAI survey July 2025
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July 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The IAI are conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling survey. Link to the survey (buff.ly/M7uSdBc) & GDPR notice attached. Data is being collected anonymously via an online survey using Google Forms & then stored securely on IAI's network.
The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam is looking for an Archaeological- Geomatics Supervisor. Applications are through tender only (buff.ly/knLYyuJ ). If you have technical issues with the process you can contact their admin @ [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam is looking for an Archaeological- Geomatics Supervisor. Applications are through tender only (buff.ly/knLYyuJ ). If you have technical issues with the process you can contact their admin @ [email protected]
The IAI would like to draw your attention to an important campaign to help students of history and archaeology in Gaza to complete their degrees: www.iai.ie/2025/06/11/h... . These students are persevering in their education despite the conflict, but need financial support to graduate.
Help Gazan Students to Complete their University Degrees – Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
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June 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The IAI would like to draw your attention to an important campaign to help students of history and archaeology in Gaza to complete their degrees: www.iai.ie/2025/06/11/h... . These students are persevering in their education despite the conflict, but need financial support to graduate.
The IAI would like to direct your attention to a fantastic discovery from Drumanagh, Loughshinny village, Co Dublin - an intact Roman pot, possibly the first of its kind. (buff.ly/WPuGImv) We look forward to eventually seeing the results of these excavations and learning more about they found.
'First ever' intact Roman pot found in Ireland
Archaeologists have found what is believed to be the first intact Roman pot in Ireland ever. The pot was unearthed earlier from an archaeological excavation at Drumanagh, near the village of…
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June 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The IAI would like to direct your attention to a fantastic discovery from Drumanagh, Loughshinny village, Co Dublin - an intact Roman pot, possibly the first of its kind. (buff.ly/WPuGImv) We look forward to eventually seeing the results of these excavations and learning more about they found.
This exciting half-day CPD aims to provide participants with an introduction to the ever-growing use of drone technology within the archaeological profession. It will take place in UCD Ardmore Annex on Mon 19 May from 10am to 1:30pm. For more information and to sign up please visit: buff.ly/R9shLXc
May 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This exciting half-day CPD aims to provide participants with an introduction to the ever-growing use of drone technology within the archaeological profession. It will take place in UCD Ardmore Annex on Mon 19 May from 10am to 1:30pm. For more information and to sign up please visit: buff.ly/R9shLXc
Join us Wed 14/05 from 2-4pm to learn how to make your archaeologicla work more accessible to a wider audience! This in-person event will take place at the Helen Roe Theatre, Antiquaries Building, 63 Merrion Square from 2-4.30pm. For more information and to sign up, please visit: buff.ly/pOiyYwz
May 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Join us Wed 14/05 from 2-4pm to learn how to make your archaeologicla work more accessible to a wider audience! This in-person event will take place at the Helen Roe Theatre, Antiquaries Building, 63 Merrion Square from 2-4.30pm. For more information and to sign up, please visit: buff.ly/pOiyYwz
Our Chair Dr Ros Ó Maolduin and CPD coordinator Dr Ellen O Carroll attended ‘Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future’ A National Conference by the Heritage Council today - 01 May 2025. (🧵 1/3)
May 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Our Chair Dr Ros Ó Maolduin and CPD coordinator Dr Ellen O Carroll attended ‘Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future’ A National Conference by the Heritage Council today - 01 May 2025. (🧵 1/3)
Special Conference Lecture – Dr Ayman Hassouna – Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
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April 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Day two of our conference! It's been a busy weekend, but the talks have been great! #iaiarchaeology #archaeology #iaiconference
April 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Day two of our conference! It's been a busy weekend, but the talks have been great! #iaiarchaeology #archaeology #iaiconference
Fantastic start to our first day of the conference! Thank you to everyone who has spoken today! #iaiconference #archaeology #iaiarchaeology
April 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Fantastic start to our first day of the conference! Thank you to everyone who has spoken today! #iaiconference #archaeology #iaiarchaeology
Only 2 days away! Tickets are selling fast-if we sell out before Friday we WILL NOT be selling tickets on the day!
Our annual conference is THIS WEEKEND at the Connacht Hotel in Galway City! We have a great group of papers covering a wide range of topics–there's something to interest everyone. Spaces are limited, so if you haven't gotten your ticket already, do so now! Visit buff.ly/DMLUQSZ to secure your spot.
April 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Only 2 days away! Tickets are selling fast-if we sell out before Friday we WILL NOT be selling tickets on the day!