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Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Feb 2012 Forging Friendships The growing interest in the Young Archaeologists’ Club and the fact that, in Northern Ireland at least, young people are prepared to travel long distances to attend, highlights a strong desire to learn about the past. However, Belfast YAC is also a social occasion for the young people who attend. Many friendships have been forged through a shared love and interest in the past and some of the original members have now become official Helpers or Assistant Leaders, some of whom have also gone on to study archaeology at university. An Uncertain Future? The CBA, like many other organisations and charities, is being faced with a reduction in its income due to a withdrawal of public funding with the result that the YAC is now facing an uncertain future. Without the vital support from YAC HQ many of the regional branches may be forced to close down. To enable the fantastic range of opportunities Branches offer young people to continue, the CBA have launched a ‘Dig Deep for YAC’ campaign. To find out how you can support this vitally important work please visit the ‘Dig Deep for YAC’ campaign pages at www.yac‐uk.org/yaccampaign or find its page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/digdeepforyac. Although there are only two YAC Branches in Northern Ireland, the focus now must be on preserving and supporting these existing clubs and the Belfast YAC welcomes new ideas for fundraising. Further Information The Belfast Branch meets on the second Saturday of each month (excluding July). New members and volunteers are welcome ‐ for more information please visit the club’s website: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/byac or contact Branch Leader Naomi Carver via email (belfastyac@qub.ac.uk) or telephone (+44(0) 28 9097 3728). For information about joining YAC UK please visit: www.britarch.ac.uk/yac 5
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) Isabel Bennett highlights a forward‐thinking and diverse 'treasure' of a museum in the Dingle Peninsula. Is i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne atá Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne lonnaithe – 13 km siar ón nDaingean i gCo. Chiarraí. Ceantar saibhir ó thaobh na seandálaíochta is ea é– leis na mílte séadcomharthaí chomh maith leis na tránna, sléibhte, ceol agus caitheamh aimsire. Bíonn na múrtha fáilte roimis fhoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge i gcónaí. Bain triail as! Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh. Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, situated in the village of Baile an Fheirtéaraigh (Ballyferriter) in the West Kerry Gaeltacht (Irish‐speaking area), lies about 13km (8 miles) west of the town of Dingle. This small museum is operated by a local development co‐operative, and was opened in 1986, initially as a Heritage Centre. It is situated in the old school building in the village, and has a small but pertinent display relating to various aspects of the heritage of the area, with a particular emphasis on archaeology. The exhibition panels are bilingual, but the exhibition text is also available in French, German, Polish, Spanish and Norwegian. We are open during the Easter holiday period and 7 days a week during the summer season (June to September), otherwise by appointment. Irish Archaeological Research Issue 2 Jan 2012 6
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