Culture/Art/Education and Director of @NMIreland, all opinions my own
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4 Jan 2023
Important next step for @NMIreland Natural History Museum. Sincere thanks to Minister @cathmartingreen colleagues @DeptCulturelRL and @opwireland support for getting to this point.We will be posting behind the scenes videos on the project so far over the next few days,stay tuned!
📢Major Redevelopment for @NMIreland - Natural History
Minister @cathmartingreen has announced the commencement of a detailed design phase for the major redevelopment of the @NMIreland – Natural History.
Find out more➡️bit.ly/NMINatH
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
11 Dec 2024
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of our former Director, Raghnall Ó Floinn we extend our deepest sympathies to Raghnall’s family and friends.
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
9 Dec 2024
We learn more from reading on paper than on screens.
54 studies, 171k people: we process print more deeply than digital content—as long as it's informational rather than purely narrative.
The paper advantage holds across ages and has grown over time. Long live physical books.
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12 Nov 2024
Not every day you get to see Alf the Newt from your office window, Alf is preparing for his #scienceweek adventures @NMIreland and we’re delighted to host him. Compelling and beautiful work as always by @Macnas @Researchirel researchireland.ie/news/macn…
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Muni Samhain - may you and yours have the comfort of those that rest behind and alongside us, and the passions of those that await ahead 🌜x
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19 Oct 2024
One of my favourite birds, imagine spending 10 months on the wing and not landing.! Find out more at this talk with @NMIreland natural history learning team.
19 Oct 2024
Curious about swifts in Ireland? Learn where to spot them, how fast they fly, and more! Join us for an exciting talk on these amazing birds on Thurs, 14 Nov, 6 PM @ Mullingar Library. Booking required @MidlandsScience for #ScienceWeek2024
eventbrite.ie/e/a-swift-even…
ALT a specimen of a Swift
ALT A swift on the wing
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17 Oct 2024
Delighted that Rory’s guitar is destined for the national collection @NMIreland is incredibly grateful to the donor, and @cathmartingreen and @tcagsm in securing the 1961 Fender Stratocaster.
17 Oct 2024
Rory Gallagher’s iconic Strat guitar is coming home
Delighted that a purchaser will donate the legend’s instrument to @NMIreland
@DeptCultureIRL has been working closely with NMI to bring this about
I look forward to hearing more of NMI's plans to showcase the famous Strat
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
7 Oct 2024
We are incredibly honored to announce that our Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, in partnership with @Agriculture_ie, has not only won in the Education, Training, and Skills category at the @europanostra/ European Heritage Awards, but has also been selected as one of five prestigious Grand Prix winners!
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#EuropeanHeritageAwards #EuropeanHeritageSummit
7 Oct 2024
The second #GrandPrix goes to… Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme 🇮🇪 🏆 This nationwide scheme helps farmers recognise the cultural value of #heritage traditional farm buildings. Over 1000 buildings have been repaired since the scheme's creation in 2008 👏
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
10 Sep 2024
The Fulbright Commission & @HeritageHubIRE have come together to offer a unique opportunity for an Irish scholar/professional to research/lecture at a higher education institution/organisation in the #USA in the field of cultural heritage.
Read the news: bit.ly/47jAddg
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
23 Aug 2024
What an utterly-utterly wonderful way to end @HeritageHubIRE National Heritage Week - with an exploration and discussion on the photographic archive of the Parish of the Travelling People, at UCD with community members, allies and agents of positive change 🥰
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
4 Jul 2024
CONGRATULATIONS JUDITH! Today marks 30 yrs of being Curator
We are so proud of her work from dealing with Dry Rot & building our extension, the hard work with blood, sweat and tears required to become one of the pioneering first museums in Ireland to be awarded accreditation!1/2
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
28 Jun 2024
(Kf) To all the Swifties @taylorswift13 this weekend from all the @BirdWatchIE Swifties working hard to conserve this cool but endangered bird in Ireland. Both fly high, both break records. @taylorswift13 get in touch @BirdWatchIE if you want to know more!
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
18 Jun 2024
Delighted to support the Traveller Copper Art / Minceiri Šarog Granlum Suwni'ed at Collins Barracks today - Art, Craft & Belonging - an utter heart warm to see a Barrel top, with the last two working traditional tinsmiths, at @NMIreland 🥰
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
14 Jun 2024
So much to say about @ciangobrien's time @projectarts Brilliant leader, supporter, collaborator, advocate, producer, curator, strategist & much more. But most of all he was always there when he was needed, to roll up his sleeves, to support & place artists at centre of society 💪
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Expressions of interest are now invited from applicants who believe that they possess the skills and experience necessary to fill the role of Chair of the Board of the @AbbeyTheatre as the term for current Chair finishes at end of July @DeptCultureIRL
gov.ie/en/publication/2fd2c-…
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14 Jun 2024
There I am chatting about this incredible project ahead for @DublinDeadZoo @NMIreland we’ve a great team in place through expertise of @FKParchitecture @opwireland and support of @DeptCultureIRL through NDP.
14 Jun 2024
The Director of the National Museum of Ireland, @lscarff explains the next stage in the project to refurbish, conserve and make the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History aka the Dead Zoo more accessible. Learn more about the project here-
museum.ie/en-IE/News/Nationa…
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14 Jun 2024
Big day for the ‘Dead Zoo’ …many a school tour visited there ..,! Wonder how many packs of old crisp bags will they find stashed behind the radiators?? …’Natural History Museum to close for major refurbishment via @RTENews rte.ie/news/2024/0614/145466…
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14 Jun 2024
Really important milestone today with the appointment of architects to lead the design and investigative works phase of the project with support of @DeptCultureIRL and @opwireland Our Ground floor will remain open until Sept for visitors to come to @DublinDeadZoo @NMIreland
14 Jun 2024
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History aka the Dead Zoo will close to facilitate extensive works required to protect and conserve the 168-year-old ‘Dead Zoo’ for future generations #DeadZooDiary museum.ie/en-IE/News/Nationa…
ALT An elephant in the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History, wrapped up and ready for moving.
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Lynn Scarff retweeted
14 Jun 2024
National Museum of Ireland - Natural History aka the Dead Zoo will close to facilitate extensive works required to protect and conserve the 168-year-old ‘Dead Zoo’ for future generations #DeadZooDiary museum.ie/en-IE/News/Nationa…
ALT An elephant in the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History, wrapped up and ready for moving.
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24 May 2024
Great news for all and so brilliant to see all these projects progressing with announcements this week @CrawfordArtGall @NARIreland @DeptCultureIRL @cathmartingreen @opwireland
Historic redevelopment of landmark Cork building reaches key stage as @CrawfordArtGall project progresses to tender. 🎨
Details: gov.ie/en/press-release/2ba6…
#Arts #Culture
ALT The image shows an artist's rendering of the Crawford Art Gallery redevelopment.
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22 May 2024
Delighted to see this news today for all our colleagues @NARIreland, a really important investment #Culture @DeptCultureIRL
Work has commenced on an ambitious re-development of @NARIreland with over €37m in investment; future-proofing records of the State over the coming decades in a purpose-built, modern archive repository. 🏛️
Details: gov.ie/en/press-release/a009…
#Culture #Archives
ALT The image shows Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Kieran O’Donnell (with National Archives Director Orlaith McBride) at the announcement of an ambitious redevelopment of the National Archives of Ireland.
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