Lynn Scarff

Culture/Art/Education and Director of @NMIreland, all opinions my own

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Important next step for @NMIreland Natural History Museum. Sincere thanks to Minister @cathmartingreen colleagues @DeptCulturelRL and @opwireland support for getting to this point.We will be posting behind the scenes videos on the project so far over the next few days,stay tuned!

[Department of Culture, Communications and Sport @DeptCultureIRL]

📢Major Redevelopment for @NMIreland - Natural History

Minister @cathmartingreen has announced the commencement of a detailed design phase for the major redevelopment of the @NMIreland – Natural History.

Find out more➡️https://t.co/7zFRlghjWm

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of our former Director, Raghnall Ó Floinn we extend our deepest sympathies to Raghnall’s family and friends.

https://t.co/KrQdxMIIor

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

We learn more from reading on paper than on screens.

54 studies, 171k people: we process print more deeply than digital content—as long as it's informational rather than purely narrative.

The paper advantage holds across ages and has grown over time. Long live physical books.

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Not every day you get to see Alf the Newt from your office window, Alf is preparing for his #scienceweek adventures ⁦@NMIreland⁩ and we’re delighted to host him. Compelling and beautiful work as always by ⁦@Macnas⁩ ⁦@Researchirel⁩ ⁦https://t.co/n3C780kyE7

[Oein DeBhairduin ✨ @Oeiny]

Muni Samhain - may you and yours have the comfort of those that rest behind and alongside us, and the passions of those that await ahead 🌜x

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

One of my favourite birds, imagine spending 10 months on the wing and not landing.! Find out more at this talk with @NMIreland natural history learning team.

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

Curious about swifts in Ireland? Learn where to spot them, how fast they fly, and more! Join us for an exciting talk on these amazing birds on Thurs, 14 Nov, 6 PM @ Mullingar Library. Booking required @MidlandsScience for #ScienceWeek2024
https://t.co/VyCsUuUpR6

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Delighted that Rory’s guitar is destined for the national collection @NMIreland is incredibly grateful to the donor, and @cathmartingreen and @tcagsm in securing the 1961 Fender Stratocaster.

[Catherine Martin @cathmartingreen]

Rory Gallagher’s iconic Strat guitar is coming home

Delighted that a purchaser will donate the legend’s instrument to @NMIreland

@DeptCultureIRL has been working closely with NMI to bring this about

I look forward to hearing more of NMI's plans to showcase the famous Strat

[The Heritage Council @HeritageHubIRE]

We are incredibly honored to announce that our Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, in partnership with @Agriculture_ie, has not only won in the Education, Training, and Skills category at the @europanostra/ European Heritage Awards, but has also been selected as one of five prestigious Grand Prix winners!

https://t.co/EmdTAUKw4h

#EuropeanHeritageAwards #EuropeanHeritageSummit

[Fulbright Ireland @Fulbright_Eire]

The Fulbright Commission & @HeritageHubIRE have come together to offer a unique opportunity for an Irish scholar/professional to research/lecture at a higher education institution/organisation in the #USA in the field of cultural heritage.
Read the news: https://t.co/Vh8iEBSqK6

[Oein DeBhairduin ✨ @Oeiny]

What an utterly-utterly wonderful way to end @HeritageHubIRE National Heritage Week - with an exploration and discussion on the photographic archive of the Parish of the Travelling People, at UCD with community members, allies and agents of positive change 🥰

[Donegal County Museum @Donegalcomuseum]

CONGRATULATIONS JUDITH! Today marks 30 yrs of being Curator
We are so proud of her work from dealing with Dry Rot & building our extension, the hard work with blood, sweat and tears required to become one of the pioneering first museums in Ireland to be awarded accreditation!1/2

[BirdWatch Ireland @BirdWatchIE]

(Kf) To all the Swifties @taylorswift13 this weekend from all the @BirdWatchIE Swifties working hard to conserve this cool but endangered bird in Ireland. Both fly high, both break records. @taylorswift13 get in touch @BirdWatchIE if you want to know more!

[Oein DeBhairduin ✨ @Oeiny]

Delighted to support the Traveller Copper Art / Minceiri Šarog Granlum Suwni'ed at Collins Barracks today - Art, Craft & Belonging - an utter heart warm to see a Barrel top, with the last two working traditional tinsmiths, at @NMIreland 🥰

[Mark O’Brien @obrienmark]

So much to say about @ciangobrien's time @projectarts Brilliant leader, supporter, collaborator, advocate, producer, curator, strategist & much more. But most of all he was always there when he was needed, to roll up his sleeves, to support & place artists at centre of society 💪

[Mark O’Brien @obrienmark]

Expressions of interest are now invited from applicants who believe that they possess the skills and experience necessary to fill the role of Chair of the Board of the @AbbeyTheatre as the term for current Chair finishes at end of July @DeptCultureIRL
https://t.co/PKukQ7T5Xo

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

There I am chatting about this incredible project ahead for @DublinDeadZoo @NMIreland we’ve a great team in place through expertise of @FKParchitecture @opwireland and support of @DeptCultureIRL through NDP.

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

The Director of the National Museum of Ireland, @lscarff explains the next stage in the project to refurbish, conserve and make the National Museum of Ireland- Natural History aka the Dead Zoo more accessible. Learn more about the project here-
https://t.co/yjoMZ3mjdv

[Evelyn O'Rourke @evelyn_orourke]

Big day for the ‘Dead Zoo’ …many a school tour visited there ..,! Wonder how many packs of old crisp bags will they find stashed behind the radiators?? …’Natural History Museum to close for major refurbishment via @RTENews https://t.co/p6lJH5BCyi

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Really important milestone today with the appointment of architects to lead the design and investigative works phase of the project with support of @DeptCultureIRL and @opwireland Our Ground floor will remain open until Sept for visitors to come to @DublinDeadZoo @NMIreland

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History aka the Dead Zoo will close to facilitate extensive works required to protect and conserve the 168-year-old ‘Dead Zoo’ for future generations #DeadZooDiary https://t.co/yjoMZ3mjdv

[National Museum of Ireland @NMIreland]

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History aka the Dead Zoo will close to facilitate extensive works required to protect and conserve the 168-year-old ‘Dead Zoo’ for future generations #DeadZooDiary https://t.co/yjoMZ3mjdv

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Great news for all and so brilliant to see all these projects progressing with announcements this week @CrawfordArtGall @NARIreland @DeptCultureIRL @cathmartingreen @opwireland

[Department of Culture, Communications and Sport @DeptCultureIRL]

Historic redevelopment of landmark Cork building reaches key stage as @CrawfordArtGall project progresses to tender. 🎨

Details: https://t.co/iZoC2iK2rf
#Arts #Culture

[Lynn Scarff @lscarff]

Delighted to see this news today for all our colleagues @NARIreland, a really important investment #Culture @DeptCultureIRL

[Department of Culture, Communications and Sport @DeptCultureIRL]

Work has commenced on an ambitious re-development of @NARIreland with over €37m in investment; future-proofing records of the State over the coming decades in a purpose-built, modern archive repository. 🏛️

Details: https://t.co/QxYeK3G4Q4
#Culture #Archives