The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and the Nerve Centre were awarded the first consortium grant by the Archives Revealed programme. The “Now We’re Talking” project will catalogue and widen access to the archives of two significant cultural figures: Sam Hanna Bell and Michael J Murphy. This blog focuses on Michael J. Murphy’s role as a folklore collector.
With some recent committee changes, we thought we would take the opportunity to introduce everyone to ARA Ireland’s current committee. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to our community, we hope this glimpse into the committee inspires you to engage, collaborate, and celebrate the vital work of archives, records management and conservation across the island of Ireland.
Chair: Niamh Ní Charra
Left: The Jagger Reading Room before the fire. Right: The Jagger Reading Room after the fire. Courtesy of University of Cape Town
