Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

The IAI are currently conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling Survey. We have had a good response from the call out but would appreciate if as many members as possible could fill out the google form: buff.ly/lLkODFo #archaeology #archaeologicalsurvey #iaisurvey #archaeologyprofession

We are delighted to announce our next CPD which will take place online on 4 Sep at 10am. Learn all about the Archaeological Survey of Ireland – the past, present & future. To secure your FREE ticket, please visit buff.ly/DSEthBF #archaeologyevents #iaievents #archaeologicalsurvey #NMS #archaeology

The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and we encourage all employees and employers to complete the survey in order to capture a complete and accurate picture of the current state of the archaeological profession in 2025. The deadline for the survey is Fri 12 July.

The survey is to assess the profile of the archaeological profession during July 2025. The data will be compared against previous surveys to help determine new strategic directions for the Profession.

Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Professional Profiling Survey IAI survey July 2025

The IAI are conducting an Archaeological Professional Profiling survey. Link to the survey (buff.ly/M7uSdBc) & GDPR notice attached. Data is being collected anonymously via an online survey using Google Forms & then stored securely on IAI's network.

The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam is looking for an Archaeological- Geomatics Supervisor. Applications are through tender only (buff.ly/knLYyuJ ). If you have technical issues with the process you can contact their admin @ info@dait.ie

The IAI would like to draw your attention to an important campaign to help students of history and archaeology in Gaza to complete their degrees: www.iai.ie/2025/06/11/h... . These students are persevering in their education despite the conflict, but need financial support to graduate.

'First ever' intact Roman pot found in Ireland Archaeologists have found what is believed to be the first intact Roman pot in Ireland ever. The pot was unearthed earlier from an archaeological excavation at Drumanagh, near the village of…

The IAI would like to direct your attention to a fantastic discovery from Drumanagh, Loughshinny village, Co Dublin - an intact Roman pot, possibly the first of its kind. (buff.ly/WPuGImv) We look forward to eventually seeing the results of these excavations and learning more about they found.

This exciting half-day CPD aims to provide participants with an introduction to the ever-growing use of drone technology within the archaeological profession. It will take place in UCD Ardmore Annex on Mon 19 May from 10am to 1:30pm. For more information and to sign up please visit: buff.ly/R9shLXc

Join us Wed 14/05 from 2-4pm to learn how to make your archaeologicla work more accessible to a wider audience! This in-person event will take place at the Helen Roe Theatre, Antiquaries Building, 63 Merrion Square from 2-4.30pm. For more information and to sign up, please visit: buff.ly/pOiyYwz

Virginia Teehan and all at The Heritage Council are to be commended for a wonderfully organised event at which there was a diversity of voices on the intertwined nature of Hertiage, Identity, Climate, Biodiversity and Economics. (🧵 3/3)

The conference was expertly opened by An Taoiseach Michael Martin and a wonderfully thoughtful and insightful keynote was given by singer and composer Iarla Ó Lionáird. (🧵 2/3)

Our Chair Dr Ros Ó Maolduin and CPD coordinator Dr Ellen O Carroll attended ‘Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future’ A National Conference by the Heritage Council today - 01 May 2025. (🧵 1/3)

A big thank you to Dr Ayman Hassouna for his talk at the IAI conference!

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Day two of our conference! It's been a busy weekend, but the talks have been great! #iaiarchaeology #archaeology #iaiconference

Fantastic start to our first day of the conference! Thank you to everyone who has spoken today! #iaiconference #archaeology #iaiarchaeology

IAC Archaeology, @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social, TVAS Ireland, & @rubiconarchaeology.bsky.social (2/2).

A huge GRMA to our sponsors: @nationalmons.bsky.social (key funder), @heritagecouncil.ie, TII (the funder of the student travel bursaries!), Wordwell, Déantán, @uniteunion.bsky.social Archaeology Branch (1/2)

Only 2 days away! Tickets are selling fast-if we sell out before Friday we WILL NOT be selling tickets on the day!

Our annual conference is THIS WEEKEND at the Connacht Hotel in Galway City! We have a great group of papers covering a wide range of topics–there's something to interest everyone. Spaces are limited, so if you haven't gotten your ticket already, do so now! Visit buff.ly/DMLUQSZ to secure your spot.

The IAI conferece is a little over a week away! Join us 4-5 April in Galway for 2 days of recent research & projects in archaeology! Spaces are limited, so if you haven't already gotten your ticket, do so soon before they're gone. Visit buff.ly/kwYtrvT for more information & to secure your spot.

Join us on 25 March at the Ardmore Annex, University College Dublin from 9.30 to 4 for a CPD on Environmental Sampling, in association with Environmental Archaeology in Ireland. For more information and to register, visit this link: buff.ly/BTXUTkx

The Journal of Irish Archaeology, which is published annually by the IAI, is seeking expressions of interest from individuals with appropriate knowledge & experience to join the Editorial Board. If interested, please contact the convenor at jiaconvenor@iai.ie for further information, by April 18th.

Having a great time at the #AYIA2025 Conference!

We are here for the #AYIA2025 conference! Stop by and say hi!

Please join us in offering Dr Ellen O'Carroll a warm welcome!

Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is also co-organising Session #139 'Professional Archaeology, Ethics & Society: The European framework' for #EAA2025. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the extended deadline. The new deadline is 10 February 2025 - so get your abstracts in now!

Apologies, the conference is actually 27 February!

The deadline to submit a paper to the JIA (Vol.34) has been extended! Due to recent weather conditions, the call for papers will now close on 14/02. If you would like to contribute to the JIA, please contact the Editor, Dr Cleary (jiaeditor@iai.ie), for a preliminary informal discussion.

On 22/2 join leading experts in discussing the progress of #Archaeology2025 & envisioning the future of archaeology in Ireland at the "Archaeology 2025 in 2025" conference hosted by @ria.ie. Our chair Ros Ó Maoldúin is among the speakers. Learn more/register @ https://buff.ly/40tiGMS