Seandálaíocht - Irish for Archaeology
 
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Considering how many former or 'lapsed' archaeologists there are out there in Ireland at a loose end and with the will to move abroad, I figured this might actually be worth posting. 

The (in?)famous archaeology series Time Team is looking for a new presenter to get excited about bits of pots, small walls and other such nerdy things. If you, like me, are one of those people who has literally jumped in excitement at just the thought of finding small stones then you may just be what Time Team are looking for...

You can find all the details by clicking on Read More below, visiting the Past Preservers website and putting your details into their 'Talent Database'. If you do get the job and you're Irish/adopted Irish, do us a favour and come back sometime to sort out our native broadcasters' coverage of Ireland's brilliant archaeology!
 

 
 
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The National Museum of Ireland is looking for help to track down 'sister replicas' of the life-size casts of Irish High Crosses currently on display in Collin's Barracks, Dublin. The plaster-casts were created a century ago and shipped off around the world to showcase Irish culture and heritage. The Museum has launched a Facebook campaign to locate the current whereabouts of the crosses, starting with a copy of the Monasterboice High Cross sent to Sydney in 1904. 

Get in touch with the Museum through Facebook or Twitter if you can help them find any of the missing crosses!

UPDATE: More info is now up on the Museum website.
 
 
 
Money for archaeological or historical research, or - lets be honest - for pretty much anything, is scarce on the ground these days which is why news of the availability of this small but useful grant available from the Kildare Archaeological Society is very welcome. The details are embedded above or you can download the poster.