Neglect of archives shows contempt for citizens
Fintan O'Toole

Government policy on archive is at odds with its own history
Fintan O'Toole

Crisis for National Archives?
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Crisis for National Archives?
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Storage problems with State papers
Fiona Gartland

Speakers: Fintan O'Toole, Catriona Crowe, Eunan O'Halpin

Moderator: Diarmaid Ferriter

In 1922 the bulk of Ireland's documentary heritage was destroyed. This symposium poses a stark question: what will be the state of Irish archives in 2022 on the centenary of the Four Courts blaze?

Presentations will discuss the cultural significance of archives in Irish society and the proposed merger of the National Archives of Ireland into the National Library. This will be followed by an open forum, during which audience members will have an opportunity to pose questions and share their views on archival policy in Ireland.

The meeting will conclude by taking nominations to a new Action on Archives committee, which will seek to make representations to appropriate bodies.

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