M.I.I.

13th February 2011

Lecture: "Captain Halpin of the Great Eastern"

The Dun Laoghaire Borough Historical Society are to host a lecture about Captain Halpin of the Great Eastern. The talk will be presented by Jim Rees and held in the Kingston Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire on Wednesday 16 February at 8pm.

Unless otherwise stated, lectures are held on the third Wednesday of the month at this venue. For information on other lectures including those organised by the Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I) and Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Association (DBOGA) click here

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3rd February 2011

Maritime Museum Needs You!

The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of the maritime museum, located in the former Mariners' Church in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

A Volunteers Induction Meeting is to be held on 15 February at 8 p.m. in the Dun Laoghaire Club. Please register in advance. For further details click this link.

In addition to the various roles and activities required in the operation of the museum, the institute, are looking for people who can assist from time to time with the setting up of special exhibitions, the making of DVDS to go with displays and website maintenance.

For general information and other updates about the museum log on to www.mariner.ie

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7th January 2011

Lecture: "Historical Diving in Ireland"

The Maritime Institute of Ireland (M.I.I.) hosts a Winter /Spring lecture series. The first lecture of the new year is 'Historical Diving in Ireland' by Dr Edward Bourke.

The lecture is on 20 January and starts at 8pm and is to be held in the Stella Maris Seafarers' Club, Beresford Place. The club is located beside Busaras and faces opposite the rear of the Customs House. Nearby is the Irish Life Center (ILAC) which is convenient for car-parking and buses, the 'Red' Luas (Busaras stop) and DART stops at Connolly /Tara St. stations.

All are welcome, bar and refreshments and a voluntary contribution is appreciated. Further lectures will be held throughout the winter, mostly on the third Thursday of each month and in the Stella Maris. For further information about lectures and updates on the the M.I.I's maritime museum in Dun Laoghaire, logon to www.mariner.ie

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1st December 2010

Maritime Museum Seeks Volunteers

The Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire has appealed for volunteers to assist in the operation of the museum when it re-opens to the public in the New Year.

Over the last three years the museum has been closed for major restoration to the historic building which in fact is the greatest artefact on display. The museum is believed to contain the largest maritime collection of artefacts in Ireland.

The Maritime Institute of Ireland (MII) which has run the museum located in the Old Mariners Church in Dun Laoghaire's Moran Park since the 1970s.

For further details please contact Breasal O Caollai, Hon. Secretary Mob: 086-0745402 Email [email protected] and www.mariner.ie

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