Kerry County Museum has been named 2009 Museum of the Year at the Museum Awards on Monday 18th May. The Awards were hosted by the Heritage Council, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Museums Council to coincide with International Museums Day. We were also Highly Commended in the Education Category for our What’s in the Box? Project.
Speaking at the Awards, Michael Starrett Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, said: “Congratulations to Kerry County Museum, which has been awarded the highest accolade of, 2009 Museum of the Year. This local authority museum is a vibrant cultural resource for the Kerry community, and the island as a whole. Its in-depth, and engaging exhibitions programme, together with its education and community programme, are testaments to the hard work and commitment of the staff at this museum”.
Chris Bailey, Director of the Northern Ireland Museums Council commented, “The Museum Awards are a fantastic cross border initiative that reward and acknowledge the excellence and growing professionalism within the sector. Over 70 entries were received from museums across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is fitting that on International Museums Day, the contribution of these museums is being recognised through this award scheme”.
