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# ruined

Heavy rains cause wall and arch collapse in Pompeii

Deterioration in state of ancient Roman site described as “dramatic”.

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Mar 3rd 2014, 2:45 PM

Voices

Column: Irish art and culture is being failed by lazy, inept leadership

Our Arts minister is unable to represent his department with any real knowledge, and is therefore failing to exploit what could be a multi-billion euro industry, writes Eoin Lynch.

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Jan 22nd 2014, 1:29 PM

# Norway

Fire rages in Norway heritage village

Almost 180 people were admitted to hospital following the fire.

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Jan 19th 2014, 4:58 PM

# sunbeam

Moves to protect 111-year-old shipwreck washed up by storm on Kerry beach

The ‘Sunbeam’ schooner had lain partially buried in the sand just offshore ever since she ran aground while on a voyage from Kinvara in Cork in 1903.

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Jan 10th 2014, 11:04 AM

# walk it off

Hidden Ireland: Where to get in your St Stephen's Day walk

Archaeologist Neil Jackman picks fascinating sites nationwide for a stroll today.

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Dec 26th 2013, 9:15 AM

# Irish language

Additional €85,000 to cover Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe renovation costs

The theatre closed in 2007 for renovation after a fire caused extensive smoke damage.

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Dec 23rd 2013, 7:02 PM

Voices

Column: What’s the future for the Irish language and do politicians want to preserve it?

The majority of Irish people are favourably disposed towards the language, writes Seán Mag Leannáin, who says that’s a bit of a miracle given the forces raging against it.

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Dec 12th 2013, 7:00 AM

# pic of day

Have You Ordered The Turkey Yet Pic of the Day

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Dec 9th 2013, 2:45 PM

# Heritage

OPW to give leases on heritage sites to private companies

Minister Brian Hayes stressed today that the businesses will have to be “in keeping with the heritage and with the recreational nature of the sites”.

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Nov 25th 2013, 10:03 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: Ready to meet Ireland's very first farmers?

This week, archaeologist Neil Jackman is awed by the Neolithic treasures of Lough Gur, as well as a stunning Kerry fort complex and a Galway medieval cathedral.

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Nov 9th 2013, 9:45 AM

# birth of a nation

Relatives of Irish transported to Australia invited to celebrate their heritage

Notorious Fremantle Prison to mark contribution of all transported convicts to the building of Western Australia – including Irish.

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Nov 4th 2013, 7:00 AM

# ancient ireland

Hidden Ireland: Ancient Ireland's secrets unveiled

You’ll be inspired to take a trip to your local heritage site after reading this.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 9:45 AM

# Heritage

EU Commission assessing if demolition of Kilkenny ‘heritage house’ is in breach of EU directive

A local group has said that there is a medieval gable wall at one of the houses but the council said there is not yet sufficient evidence of this.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 7:45 AM

# open archive

National Library finds new display place - on Google exhibit hotspot

The NLI has become first Irish group to feature on Google Cultural Institute, bringing their archive to world attention.

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Nov 1st 2013, 7:30 AM

# An dtuigeann tu gaeilge?

Abolition of points system means there won't be enough Irish speaking civil servants, claims group

The government is abolishing a scheme that gave bonus marks to people sitting civil service entrance exams if they speak Irish.

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Oct 31st 2013, 11:49 AM

# Heritage

An Taisce rejects claims that Kilkenny home is not medieval site

Kilkenny County Council’s archaeologists say that a site on Vicar Street contains no traces of a medieval minister’s house, but An Taisce disagrees.

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Oct 30th 2013, 6:15 AM

# boru abu

Plans to mark 1,000 years since "defining" Battle of Clontarf

Heritage Minister Jimmy Deenihan hoping for major programme to mark Battle of Clontarf (although, fact fans, it took place “closer to Glasnevin than modern-day Clontarf”.)

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Oct 27th 2013, 8:45 AM

# working lives

Pictorial record shows the Irish hard at work 100 years ago

Working Lives exhibition at the NLI exposes the conditions in which men, women and children toiled to survive.

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Oct 26th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: 3 amazing heritage sites to see this autumn

Archaeologist Neil Jackman leads us through a mystical stone circle in Donegal, an abbey with a bloody past in Mayo and a medieval village in Cork.

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Oct 12th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Environment

Turf cutters dispute latest Deenihan comments on bogs

Yesterday, Minister Jimmy Deenihan said that turf cutting declined by 45 per cent this year – but turf cutters dispute this.

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Oct 10th 2013, 11:15 PM

# Kilkenny

Former owner of Kilkenny ‘heritage house’ says delay in demolition ‘wasting taxpayers’ money’

A local group has opposed the plans for a new roadway at the site, claiming that medieval remains should be protected.

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Oct 9th 2013, 6:30 AM

# turf cutting

Unauthorised turf cutting declined by 45 per cent so far this year

Almost 3,800 compensation payments have also been made to turf cutters.

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Oct 8th 2013, 10:50 PM

# Kilkenny

EU to investigate Kilkenny plans to demolish 'heritage houses' for new roadway

A local group has said that there is a medieval gable wall at one of the houses but the council said there is not yet sufficient evidence of this.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 10:57 AM

# Hidden Ireland

Hidden Ireland: Have you seen this ancient carving of a hurley and sliotar?

For the All-Ireland hurling replay day that’s in it, check out that historic gem (in Donegal!) and others in Tipperary and Tyrone as part of Neil Jackman’s bi-weekly series.

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Sep 28th 2013, 9:15 AM

# Liffey Valley Park

Government has no plans to buy 274 acre Liffey Valley site

Campaigners want the lands at St Edmundsbury in Lucan bought to make up part of a proposed Liffey Valley Park, but nobody seems to have the money.

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Sep 25th 2013, 4:54 PM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: The passage tomb that predates Newgrange by 700 years

As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at three fascinating places to visit this weekend in Sligo, Kildare and Fermanagh.

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Sep 14th 2013, 9:15 AM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: 7 reasons to see the amazing Faughan Valley

Highest waterfalls, venerable mansions, ancient tombs, rare bog flora, proud forts of lost chieftains. Head to Co Derry if all that tickles your fancy.

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Aug 31st 2013, 9:45 AM

# Cashel

The town that proves accessibility IS for all (even with no budget)

Cashel is a heritage town that has seen the whole community come on board to improve accessibility.

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Aug 25th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Heritage Week

17 great things you can still do during National Heritage Week

It’s almost over but National Heritage Week runs until Sunday and there are still loads of great things you can do in the coming days.

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Aug 22nd 2013, 6:30 AM

# history alive

Baby jousting and bog mini-monsters: It's Heritage Week

Free events around the country have been introducing every age to the hidden treasures in their locality.

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Aug 20th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you planning to do anything for National Heritage Week?

National Heritage Week kicks off today with over 1,700 events due to take place. Will you be at any of them?

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Aug 17th 2013, 9:59 AM

# sponsored by national heritage week

What bit of Irish heritage would you like to tell the world about?

Which part of your local heritage are you most proud of? We want to know.

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Aug 15th 2013, 4:58 PM

# Heritage

Hidden Ireland: How a shipwreck turned into an abbey

As part of the Hidden Ireland series, Neil Jackman looks at three fascinating places to visit this weekend in Wexford, Galway and Meath.

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Aug 3rd 2013, 9:15 AM

# the irish pub

Where has your local pub gone?

New website aims to get people discussing “the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the Irish pub, its contribution to Irish life in general, its future and its legacy”.

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Jul 27th 2013, 8:30 PM