Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

The Institute of Archaeologists was delighted to sponsor one of the Archaeological Achievement Awards which took place in the Great Hall at Queens University Belfast. Visit our website to read more --> buff.ly/Z88LS1a

Special delivery! Vol. XXXIV of the Journal of Irish Archaeology has been delivered to our members today. It'll make for some cosy reading on these darkening nights - we hope you'll enjoy! #irisharchaeology #jia #iai #prehistoricarchaeology #archaeology

This online CPD session explores the concept of “heritage at risk” w/in the context of the 2026 Heritage week events. Visit buff.ly/oB0H1N4 to reserve your FREE spot!
#heritageatrisk #irisharchaeology #irishheritage #culturalheritage #heritageweek #heritagecouncil #cpd #archaeologycpd

Join us on Monday 1 December from 7:30pm to 9pm for a fascinating talk on the archaeological discoveries and history projects in Lucan! To reserve your spot for this FREE event, please visit buff.ly/MiBj9oV #archaeology #archaeologyevent #irisharchaeology #lucan #codublin

The call for papers for the 2026 #IAIConference is now OPEN! The theme for the upcoming conference: "Common Threads – Connections across periods, places, & practices". The conference will take place at the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork on 17/18 April. The deadline for the papers is 31 Dec 2025

Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland Learn about the distribution and properties of Raised Beds in Northwestern Ireland - a common and widespread agricultural practice

Join us Monday 13 October at 7:30pm for the first of the IAI's online lecture series: "Characteristics and legacy effects of historic raised beds in Ireland".
Sign up here ▶️ buff.ly/q8bxsXN #archaeology #irisharchaeology #raisedbeds #modernarchaeology #postmedievalarchaeology

#Archaeology2030 wants your input! We are 5yrs into it, & this mid-point is the perfect opportunity to review the outstanding recommendations & actions before we move forward to deliver those in 2026-2030. For more info, visit buff.ly/BQCSCZw #archaeology #projectactionplan #irisharchaeology

Dear colleagues, some concerning news has been circulating this week in relation to the 2025 @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Annual Meeting (Belgrade Virtual). We, the IAI Board, believe it is important to acknowledge & share this info. Please see the full statement, with links, here: buff.ly/8YG0WmV

Open letter to EAA calling for a boycott of Israel Please fill out the form below and add your name to over 1100 others on this open letter*, calling on the European Association of Archaeologists to respond to ICOMOS Palestine's appeal for cultural…

The IAI is firmly against genocide and the destruction of cultural heritage. We have added our name to the list of archaeologists calling for the EAA to boycott Israel and we encourage all our members to do the same. The deadline to add your name is TODAY.

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The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past–Wicklow Discoveries" an art exhibition curated by Déantán for #HeritageWeek2025. The exhibition features work by artist Róisín O Meadhra and runs from 18-31 Aug in the Signal Arts Centre, Bray. #heritageweek #archaeologyevents #art

Megaliths of the metal ages: The Roughan hill wedge tombs Get ready to uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare at Megaliths of the Metal Ages for Irelands Heritage Week with Dr. Ros O'Maolduin

Uncover the mysteries of prehistoric Clare w/ "Megaliths of the Metal Ages" for #HeritageWeek2025 w/ Dr. Ros O'Maolduin. Hear about the ongoing analysis of the remains recovered from excavations of the 3 wedge tombs on Roughan hill. To register & for more info visit buff.ly/IJMqBCm #archaeology

Deep Time Agency Deep Time Agency is an interdisciplinary research initiative that recontextualizes archaeological objects in industrially changed landscapes, in collaboration with local residents, stakeholders and…

Bog Guardians: Community engagement with our cultural & industrial peatland landscape. A kite flying event—a symbolic engagement with landscape, time, & sky. Part of #HeritageWeek2025. For more info & to register, visit buff.ly/Y6cgeeh
#heritageweek #peatland #offaly #irishpeat #irisharchaeology

The IAI is proud to support "Drawing on the Past – Wicklow Discoveries" & would like to invite you to the launch night for this curated art exhibition presenting the work of archaeological illustrator & artist Róisín O Meadhra. RSVP by email to secure your place. #archaeologicalillustration

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

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