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Brenda Malone, historian, Curator of Irish Military History at the NMI, into social justice in museums and cultural heritage. Blogger. Easily distracted by dogs. Not actually a cricket bat. All tweets my own. thecricketbatthatdiedforireland.com

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It's amazing seeing 'Changing Ireland' with its wonderful lighting and audio visuals - we've come so far from the busy prep and installation days in May this year! Here's a glimpse at curators and conservators at work! πŸ’ͺ

17.10.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fun and emotional evening returning and seeing my team for the opening of @nmireland.bsky.social Changing Ireland exhibition - the exhibition showcases around 300 objects connected to Ireland's history from 1900-2020. Exciting to see years of hard work come to life!

16.10.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

If I was a person that Nigel Farage would defend I’d bury myself alive.

04.09.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Images of the four National Museum of Ireland locations, with the text- Join our Team.

Images of the four National Museum of Ireland locations, with the text- Join our Team.

We're seeking applications from suitable candidates to
fill the post of Collections Assistant in the Registration Department- Closing Date for Applications- Friday, 28th March 2025- www.museum.ie/en-IE/About/...

18.03.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Grand stretch in the evening #spΓ©irgorm

06.02.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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LGBTQ+ Tour Research Project | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin & Castlebar covering Archaeology, Decorative Arts, Folk & Country Life, & Natural History.FREE Exhibitions

We’ve received some comments and questions about our upcoming opportunity to work on developing an LGBTQ+ tour at the NMI. To clarify, this is open to anyone and you can find out more here www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

27.01.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're looking for a researcher with LGBTQ+ expertise and lived experience to develop a Queer Tour for NMI – Collins Barracks, launching May 2025 for the 10th Anniversary of Marriage Equality.
#LGBTHistory
www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

25.01.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

I’ve never seen one- pretty rare!

25.01.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Little Fluffy Clouds over Dublin this evening

16.01.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy new year - hoping for a better 2025 for everyone around the world. Well, nearly everyone. There are some I hope never have a day without a stone in their shoe.

31.12.2024 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter Lights at NMI Collins Barracks looking stunning

29.11.2024 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Congrats on the excellent β€œSensitive, Problematic, Contested? Challenges and opportunities in dealing with cultural heritage in museums” conference in Zurich last week. Extra kudos for coinciding it with this winter wonderland snowfall!
#KunsthausZurich #MuseumReitburg #LandesmuseumZurich

25.11.2024 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Students in Kilmainham gaol & in the stores at the National museum.

Students in Kilmainham gaol & in the stores at the National museum.

The highlight of my #publichistory module where the MA students get to see behind the scenes at #KilmainhamGaol & #NMI Thanks to @brendamalone.bsky.social & Brian Crowley. @ljmuimpact.bsky.social #museums #exhibitions #darktourism #penalhistory #difficulthistory #dublin #irleand #ljmu

21.11.2024 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Irish BlueSky has exactly what I’ve been looking for.

17.11.2024 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

17.11.2024 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Engagement session on National Centre for Research&Remembrance, Ireland This is an engagement session at the London Irish Centre about plans for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance (Dublin, Ireland).

London - 25th February 2025

15.11.2024 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Engagement session for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance This event is an engagement session at the Clayton Hotel, Cork City, about the plans for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance.

Cork session - 19th November

15.11.2024 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

around Ireland (dates for Belfast/Derry to be set) - come and work with us and use your voice to shape the new museum

15.11.2024 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please share as widely as possible - the National Museum of Ireland
@NMIreland
is part of the engagement sessions about the National Centre for Research and Remembrance for Survivors and persons affected by the Irish institutional systems on the following dates

15.11.2024 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Great list! Could you add me too?

15.11.2024 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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