The role of the National Museum of Ireland in archaeological excavations

The National Museum of Ireland has a number of statutory functions relating to the conduct of archaeological excavation and post-excavation work. The Museum’s role is set out in the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 1994 as well as in a number of ministerial policy documents. The Museum was established in 1877 and consists of four curatorial divisions, including the Irish Antiquities Division, which…