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National Treasures - how we made a people's history of Ireland

Creator Ciaran Deeney writes about National Treasures, the popular multi-platform 'social history' project that became a popular RTÉ series, four public roadshow events, an exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland, a crowd-sourced website and a book.

National Treasures • 12 Nov 18

The National Treasures team, including Dr. Roisin Higgins (third from right)

National Treasures: the emotion and rhythms of Ireland's past

Ahead of the National Treasures season finale this weekend on RTÉ 1, history expert Dr. Roisín Higgins writes about her experiences as part of the NT team.

National Treasures • 28 Apr 18

National Treasures - the story of the Irish revolutionary years

For the National Treasures project, historian Donal Fallon looked at the social history of the Irish revolutionary years and the items which represent some deeply personal stories from those years

National Treasures • 20 Apr 18

National Treasures - Linda King on Ireland's design history

For the National Treasures project, historian Dr. Linda King explored Ireland's hidden design treasures - here, she writes about her discoveries and our unique relationship with design.

National Treasures • 13 Apr 18

Lovely girls gather - from a classic Clancy Brothers &Tommy Makem album sleeve

National Treasures: Ruth Griffin on Ireland's style history

National Treasures looks at history through a sporting, social, political, design and fashion lens. From Currachs to Crolly Dolls, bottles of Blue Nun to black mourning veils all of Irish life is reflected in its many guises.

National Treasures • 05 Apr 18

National Treasures - creating a people's history of Ireland

Dr Richard McElligot, one of the curators of the National Treasures project, introduces the series (which premieres on RTÉ this April) and talks about his passion for those moments where 'Irish sport and politics collide'.

National Treasures • 28 Mar 18

National Treasures - help to create a digital archive for Ireland

National Treasures is a campaign to crowd-source everyday objects that explore the history of the island of Ireland over the past 100 years - and we are asking you to participate in the creation of a digital archive of historical objects.

National Treasures • 14 Oct 17

Time to get digging in the attic for your National Treasures...

National Treasures required for unique new RTÉ history project

RTÉ and the National Museum of Ireland are teaming up to create a unique public history project documenting the story of Ireland over the last 100 years using ordinary objects treasured by families across the country.

National Treasures • 05 Sep 17

Gabriel Byrne explores the life, works and passions of George Bernard Shaw in My Astonishing Self, a highlight of the new season of RTÉ.

All-star documentaries drive RTÉ new season arts line-up

Big family entertainment, world-class drama, state-of-the-art natural history, home-grown comedy and compelling real-life stories are at the heart of RTÉ's new season television schedule, unveiled today.

RTÉ New Season • 24 Aug 17

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