Culture & Heritage
admin March 20th, 2007
The National Library of Ireland The National Library’s website gives access to the library’s catalogues and photographic collections, and provides information on opening hours, applying for a reader’s ticket, etc.
Cultural Heritage Project A national project looking at how public libraries, archives and museums can provide better access to their cultural collections has been established. Read about it on An Chomhairle Leabharlanna’s website.
www.culturenet.ie The national cultural institutions have a single website that includes a comprehensive ‘what’s on’ guide and links to the websites of: The Chester Beatty Library; Irish Museum of Modern Art; National Archives; National Concert Hall; National Gallery of Ireland; National Museum of Library; The Abbey and Peacock Theatres.
www.heritageireland.ie Provides information about heritage sites, visitor attractions, and interpretive centres around the country. There is a facility to locate sites by location and region and full contact details and opening hours are given.
www.nationalgallery.ie The website for Ireland’s National Gallery on Merrion Square includes information about the collections, exhibitions, and special events.
The Chester Beatty Library The award-winning Chester Beatty Library is located at Dublin Castle and the website provides information on its collections, opening hours, and events.
www.modernart.ie The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) at Kilmainham is the leading institution for the collection and presentation of modern and contemporary art.
Dúchas – the Heritage Service This website provides access to heritage data on a range of topics provided by Dúchas.
The Irish Writers’ Centre is a thriving hub for the literary community which has showcased contemporary Irish writing and supported Irish writers since 1991. The Centre runs a range of Creative Writing Courses, Readings, Book Launches and Publishing Seminars and provides writing rooms for members and writing groups.
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