Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland
@iaiarchaeo.bsky.social
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.
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
#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 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
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 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]
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
The conference was expertly opened by An Taoiseach Michael Martin and a wonderfully thoughtful and insightful keynote was given by singer and composer Iarla Ó Lionáird. (🧵 2/3)
May 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The conference was expertly opened by An Taoiseach Michael Martin and a wonderfully thoughtful and insightful keynote was given by singer and composer Iarla Ó Lionáird. (🧵 2/3)
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)
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
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.
March 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
The IAI conferece is a little over a week away! Join us 4-5 April in Galway for 2 days of recent research & projects in archaeology! Spaces are limited, so if you haven't already gotten your ticket, do so soon before they're gone. Visit buff.ly/kwYtrvT for more information & to secure your spot.
March 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The IAI conferece is a little over a week away! Join us 4-5 April in Galway for 2 days of recent research & projects in archaeology! Spaces are limited, so if you haven't already gotten your ticket, do so soon before they're gone. Visit buff.ly/kwYtrvT for more information & to secure your spot.
Join us on 25 March at the Ardmore Annex, University College Dublin from 9.30 to 4 for a CPD on Environmental Sampling, in association with Environmental Archaeology in Ireland. For more information and to register, visit this link: buff.ly/BTXUTkx
March 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Join us on 25 March at the Ardmore Annex, University College Dublin from 9.30 to 4 for a CPD on Environmental Sampling, in association with Environmental Archaeology in Ireland. For more information and to register, visit this link: buff.ly/BTXUTkx
The Journal of Irish Archaeology, which is published annually by the IAI, is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with appropriate knowledge & experience to join the Editorial Board. If interested, please contact the convenor at [email protected] for further information, by April 18th.
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Journal of Irish Archaeology, which is published annually by the IAI, is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with appropriate knowledge & experience to join the Editorial Board. If interested, please contact the convenor at [email protected] for further information, by April 18th.
Please join us in offering Dr Ellen O'Carroll a warm welcome!
February 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Please join us in offering Dr Ellen O'Carroll a warm welcome!
Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is also co-organising Session #139 'Professional Archaeology, Ethics & Society: The European framework' for #EAA2025. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended deadline. The new deadline is 10 February 2025 - so get your abstracts in now!
February 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is also co-organising Session #139 'Professional Archaeology, Ethics & Society: The European framework' for #EAA2025. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended deadline. The new deadline is 10 February 2025 - so get your abstracts in now!