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The Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The Royal Irish Academy library, with its unique manuscript, pamphlet and early printed book collections, is at the heart of this two hundred years old institution and is a major research library for scholars and the general public.
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National Archives of Ireland
The National Archives, established under the National Archives Act, 1986, is an amalgamation of the Public Record Office of Ireland (founded 1867) and the State Paper Office (founded 1702). It preserves records which warrant preservation as archives, mostly those of central government and the courts. Also held are census returns, land valuation records of the 19th century, wills and related papers, records of national schools from 1832 onwards, Anglican parish registers, estate collections plus other records essential for family or local history research. The National Archives facilitates access to these records by members of the public.
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National Archives of Ireland
The National Archives, established under the National Archives Act, 1986, is an amalgamation of the Public Record Office of Ireland (founded 1867) and the State Paper Office (founded 1702). It preserves records which warrant preservation as archives, mostly those of central government and the courts. Also held are census returns, land valuation records of the 19th century, wills and related papers, records of national schools from 1832 onwards, Anglican parish registers, estate collections plus other records essential for family or local history research. The National Archives facilitates access to these records by members of the public.
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Draíocht, The Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15
Since opening in 2001, Draíocht has reached right to the heart of the people it serves in Dublin 15 and its environs to provide stimulating and accessible arts programming, and over 50,000 people a year attend the venue.
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Representative Church Body Library
The Library is the Church of Ireland's principal repository for its archives and manuscripts. Records from parishes, dioceses and cathedrals mainly in the Republic of Ireland and the non-current records of the General Synod and the Representative Church Body have been transferred to the Library, although some records remain in local custody. The manuscript collection includes papers of prominent clergy and laity and records of Church of Ireland organisations and societies.
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Reading room, The Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The collection of c.2,000 manuscripts includes the largest corpus of Irish language manuscripts in a single repository, the oldest surviving Irish manuscript, the Cathach, or Psalter of St Columba, and other important early texts. The manuscript collections encompass a wide range of fields including genealogy, history, literature, hagiography, early Irish law, natural history, journals and diaries, society minute books, etc. Over 60 early Irish manuscripts have been digitized and are accessible on www.isos.dias.ie. The library organises regular exhibitions, public lectures and library visits.
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Limerick Studies
Limerick Studies Archive is the repository for local government archives in Limerick County and holds the local authority records of Limerick County Council and administrative records of older bodies such as the Board of Guardians and Rural District Councils. Also included in the archives are private Limerick collections such as the Monteagle Papers and the Coote Papers. Access to the archives is by appointment.
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Cork Local Studies Department
Cork Local Studies Department includes a diverse range of material relating to all aspects of Cork City And County including geography, history, antiquities, folklore, archaeology and culture.
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Wexford County Archive & Records Centre
Wexford County Archive Service is a repository for the archives of Wexford County Council and a rich resource for the study of the origins and development of local government in Co. Wexford. It also holds records of predecessor bodies of the present local authority system, including the Grand Juries, the Poor Law Unions, the Rural District Councils and Wexford Board of Health & Public Assistance. In addition, the Archive contains a wealth of collections of private origin.
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West Cork Chamber Music Festival
Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe performing in St Brendan's Church.
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Laois County Archive
Laois County Archive recognises the importance of heritage and the value of perserving the accumulated records of individuals and institutions due to their value as primary sources for researchers and for their adminstrative and legal function.
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UCD Special Library Collections
Special Collections contains unique book, archival and manuscript collections. UCD students and staff, and external users, can consult the collections in the Special Collections reading room. Special Collections is located on Level 1 of the James Joyce Library. The collection contains books, pamphlets and journals on a variety of subjects spanning the 15th to the 21st century. The main printed collections consist of material from the Catholic University of Ireland and the Royal College of Science for Ireland . Some collections have been bequeathed or purchased. These collections are named according to their provenance. There is also rich variety of archival collections held in UCD Library Special Collections, spanning four centuries of Irish history and culture, and encompassing such diverse subjects as literature, Gaelic language and folklore, music, genealogy and political history. UCD Special Collections holds a collection of modern literary papers in the area of modern Anglo-Irish and English literature, including poetry, drama, short stories, and novels. The creative processes which all works of literature undergo during their composition find expression in the numerous drafts, notebooks, diaries, and correspondence contained within the archive. In addition there are a significant number of manuscript collections, which offer invaluable resources in the fields of Irish culture and language studies.
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Local Studies - Mullingar Library
Local studies has become increasingly popular in recent years whether researchers are researching family history, parish or townland history, sports, pastimes or folklore. The invaluable resources held in Mullingar and Athlone cover both county and local history.
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University Concert Hall, Limerick, Co. Limerick
University Concert Hall is situated on the University of Limerick campus, outside Limerick city. Opened on September 18th, 1993, by An Taoiseach, Mr Albert Reynolds T.D. and U.S. Ambassador, Mrs Jean Kennedy Smith, UCH is the first purpose built concert hall in Ireland. Seating over 1000 people, UCH is suitable for a wide variety of events, hosting concerts of many types including Grand Opera, Dance, Comedy, Drama and Pop/Rock Concerts. Festivals and conferences are also hosted.
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Baboró
Offering families the opportunity to see and hear some of the finest and most exciting theatre, dance, music, puppetry, literature and visual art from Ireland and around the world, the organisation also works with teachers and parents to unlock their own creativity, encouraging them to use the arts to develop their own skills and to use them to develop the whole child. Baboró also works with Irish-based artists to develop their skills and to develop the arts in Ireland. Baboró provides a platform for Irish-based companies to showcase their work to Irish and International audiences. Baboró is a registered charity whose Mission Statement is: To inspire children to engage with the world through their experience of the arts Baboró 2012 runs from October 15th to 21st, and promises to engage and entertain, to excite and inspire, with a full programme of events for children and families from 6 months upwards!
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Baboró
Offering families the opportunity to see and hear some of the finest and most exciting theatre, dance, music, puppetry, literature and visual art from Ireland and around the world, the organisation also works with teachers and parents to unlock their own creativity, encouraging them to use the arts to develop their own skills and to use them to develop the whole child. Baboró also works with Irish-based artists to develop their skills and to develop the arts in Ireland. Baboró provides a platform for Irish-based companies to showcase their work to Irish and International audiences. Baboró is a registered charity whose Mission Statement is: To inspire children to engage with the world through their experience of the arts
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Ennis Book Club Festival
The Ennis Book Club Festival is a wonderful social and literary gathering bringing together book club members and readers from all over Ireland and beyond. Supported by Clare County Library, the festival includes author readings, discussions, workshops and walking tours through the narrow streets and lanes of Ennis. There are sessions on running book clubs and advice on reading lists, chocolate tastings, events as Gaeilge and an opportunity to compare notes and meet with other Book Club members.Further information about the festival is available on the book club festival website.
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Local Studies - Aidan Heavey Library - Athlone
Local studies has become increasingly popular in recent years whether researchers are researching family history, parish or townland history, sports, pastimes or folklore. The invaluable resources held in Mullingar and Athlone cover both county and local history.
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Reading Room, Kildare Collections and Research Services
As well as containing an extensive collection of secondary source material the Local Studies Department includes many original sources such as Griffith's Valuation, the Ordnance Survey Maps of the county, the Tithe Applotment Books, photographs from the Lawrence Collection, Rentals from the Marquis of Drogheda and Verschoyle Estates, a valuable collection of Quaker Manuscripts etc. It has newspapers dating from 1763 on microfilm and the 1901 and 1911 Census.
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Baboró
Offering families the opportunity to see and hear some of the finest and most exciting theatre, dance, music, puppetry, literature and visual art from Ireland and around the world, the organisation also works with teachers and parents to unlock their own creativity, encouraging them to use the arts to develop their own skills and to use them to develop the whole child. Baboró also works with Irish-based artists to develop their skills and to develop the arts in Ireland. Baboró provides a platform for Irish-based companies to showcase their work to Irish and International audiences. Baboró is a registered charity whose Mission Statement is: To inspire children to engage with the world through their experience of the arts.
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Entrance to the Dock
Housed in a beautiful 19th Century Courthouse building overlooking the river Shannon, THE DOCK houses an intimate theatre space with regular performances of music, theatre, comedy and more; three art galleries with regular exhibitions showcasing the best of local, national and international work; workshop spaces with a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages; artists’ studios, and the Leitrim Design House, a retail gallery showcasing work from local artists and designers.
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Bench Theatre at Spraoi Festival Waterford
Spraoi is one of Ireland’s leading exponents of street performance and spectacle.
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Spraoi Parade
Spraoi also produces outdoor spectacle shows at other Irish festivals and the company’s productions regularly attract audiences in excess of 10,000 spectators.
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Solstice Arts Centre
Solstice Arts Centre is located in Navan, Co. Meath and offers a broad range of quality local, national and international artistic activities including theatre, music, exhibitions and film. Solstice boosts a 320 seat theatre, three gallery spaces finished to the highest professional standards and studio space. Opened in April 2006, Solstice Arts Centre is kindly supported by Meath County Council and the Arts Council.
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Barlow House
The Droichead Arts Centre comprises two buildings – a Theatre and Gallery at the Municipal Building at Stockwell Street and the Cultural Centre at Barlow House, Narrow West Street.
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Friars' Gate Theatre
Friars' Gate Theatre and Arts Centre is located in Kilmallock in South East Limerick. They aim to provide the people of Limerick and surrounding counties with access to the best in contemporary arts practice, both professional and community, in the performing and visual arts. Friars’ Gate presents work by leading local, national and international performers and visual artists and widely enhances the community, social, cultural and business values of County Limerick.
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Grant Goldie performing at Spraoi Festival Waterford
Spraoi presents an international festival of street performance arts and spectacle in Waterford annually, normally held on the first weekend in August.
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A street performer at the Spraoi Parade
A street performer at the Spraoi Parade
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The Droichead Arts Centre
the Droichead Arts Centre is committed to the social and cultural development of a growing town by promoting artistic activities and facilitating active involvement in all the arts.
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The Droichead Arts Centre
The Droichead Arts Centre has long been associated with arts and culture in Drogheda.
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The Droichead Arts Centre
The Droichead Arts Centre comprises two buildings – a Theatre and Gallery at the Municipal Building at Stockwell Street and the Cultural Centre at Barlow House, Narrow West Street.
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The Granary Theatre
The Granary Theatre seeks to introduce new artists who are not well known in Ireland and to be an addition theatre and arts projects that already exist in the city of Cork. It also is a venue for Cork-based artists to debut their work.
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