Archives in crisis

nmcnamara March 12th, 2010

posterIn 1922 the bulk of Ireland’s documentary heritage was destroyed. To debate a proposed merger of the National Archives of Ireland into the National Library, this symposium poses a stark question: what will be the state of Irish archives in 2022 on the centenary of the Four Courts blaze? Presentations will discuss the cultural significance of archives in Irish society. This will be followed by an open forum moderated by Professor Diarmaid Ferriter. The meeting will conclude by taking nominations to a new Action on Archives committee, which will seek to make representations to appropriate bodies.

Time: Saturday 10 April 2010, 3 PM–5 PM

Place: Robert Emmet Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin.

Speakers: Fintan O’Toole, Catriona Crowe, Eunan O’Halpin.

Admission free – all welcome.

For further information, contact Dr Peter Crooks, pcrooks@tcd.ie (01 896 1368)

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