Don’t Forget: IGRS AGM Coming Up
27 Apr 2026
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AGM Saturday 16th May 2026This is a Zoom event for which you must book your place. It will be followed by the online lecture:“Pre-1800 Sources
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The internship is part of the Heritage Council’s commitment to the promotion of best practice for conservation in Ireland. The intern will work on a variety of collections from the manuscript, printed and visual collections of the National Library of Ireland, as well as assisting in the preparation and installation of exhibitions and loans. The intern will be encouraged to publish and present their work to different and diverse audiences.
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Please note that the closing date for receipt of applications is 10th April 2026, at 3pm
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