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Askaboutireland.ie

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/
Ask About Ireland is the pilot portal site for access to local cultural content in libraries, museums and archives in Ireland.

Samples of Dublin City Public Libraries and Archive's rich collection of material on all aspects of Dublin and the surrounding areas are available on the AskAboutIreland website. Topics include: The wildflowers of Bull Island; Dublin Through the Ages (exhibition); Historic architectural features in Dublin 6; Bushy Park and the Shaw family; The Mansion House; Ghost stories of Dublin; Molly Malone, a Dublin legend; Book reviews by Dublin book clubs; Important Irish and international events, 1900 - 2000; The Liffey Swim; and 20th century transport in Dublin.

(The) Heritage Council

http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/
The Heritage Council was established as a statutory body under the Heritage act 1995. Its role is to propose policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the national heritage. Has an extensive Publications section and a listing of heritage events.

Heritage of Ireland website

http://www.heritageireland.ie
Produced by the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government, this site provides an A-Z listing of historical sites, parks and gardens throughout Ireland. Can be read through Irish, English, Fench, German, Italian & Spanish. Provides links to sites relating to Tourism, Arts, Heritage & Culture, Inland Waterways, Trade & Industry and Education.

Irish Architectural Archive

http://www.iarc.ie/
Very good database on historic buildings and architects.

Irish Architecture online

http://ireland.archiseek.com/
also
http://two.archiseek.com/
Archiseek hosts the websites of The Irish Architectural Archive, The Architectural Association of Ireland, Urban Design Ireland, & The Irish Georgian Society. There is a Buildings of Ireland database, and an infobase, which provides information on Irish Architects, organisations relating to architecture, Irish architecture journals and architecture awards.

Irish Traditional Music Archive

http://www.itma.ie/
Multi-media reference archive and resource centre for the traditional song, music and dance of Ireland. This site gives details of all the general & special collections and catalogues which can be accessed by members of the general public.

National Archives

http://www.nationalarchives.ie

National Library of Ireland

http://www.nli.ie
Great digital historical exhibitions and colections of historic photographs.