Project Board
The delivery of Archaeology 2030 is led by a cross-sectoral project board, whose members represent different groups within the archaeological community in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Convened as a sub-committee of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC) which has a statutory role as an advisory body to the Department for Communities (including HED), the Project Board was established in 2021 to oversee the delivery of Archaeology 2030. In line with the Terms of Reference, the Project Board will act to co-ordinate delivery, ensure a shared focus and maintain momentum for Archaeology 2030.
Emma McBride
Archives and Collections working group Chair
Senior Archaeologist (HED/ HERoNI)
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Grace McAlister
Engagement and Outreach Group working group Co-Chair
Historic Environment Officer at Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust
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Stuart Alexander
Engagement and Outreach Group working group Co-Chair
Archaeologist (HED/HERoNI)
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Cara Jones ACIfA
Professional Skills, Training and Specialisms working group Chair
Senior Professional Development and Practice Co-Ordinator (CIfA)
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Dr John O’Keeffe
Research Framework working group Co-Chair
CEO The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland
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Dr Eimear Meegan
Research Framework working group Co-Chair
Lead Project Officer, The Discovery Programme: Centre for Archaeology and Innovation Ireland
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Shane Quinn
Sectoral Communication and advocacy working group Co-Chair
Development Director at Belfast Buildings Trust
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Dr Courtney Mundt
Sectoral Communication working group Co-Chair
Site assistant for Northern Archaeological Consultancy (NAC), committee member and social media coordinator of the Ulster Archaeological Society (UAS)
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Project Roles & Responsibilities
Senior Responsible Owner
The Director of Historic Environment Division, as the government body with the lead statutory remit for the regulation of archaeological activities in NI, will be the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for Archaeology 2030. Final decisions will be referred to the SRO, who may seek advice / delegate decisions as appropriate to specific issues.
Project Officer
The Project Officer is accountable to the Project Manager for the delivery of the project on a day-to-day basis, within the constraints laid down by the Project Manager.
Project Chair
The Project Board will be chaired by a member of HMC in its role as a Statutory Advisory Council. HMC will make a nomination for this position, to be agreed with the SRO. The Chair will report to the SRO, and will also provide liaison between the SRO and HMC.
Administrative Support
Person providing a support service for the administrative aspects of a project
HMC Chair
Representing the Historic Monuments Council
Working Group Chairs
Lead the development and delivery of the key objectives and targets of the working group, in line with the relevant action plan. Ensure membership and momentum are maintained.
Project Manager
The Project Manager is accountable to the SRO for the overall management and success of the project.
Working Group Members
Actively contribute to the development and delivery of the key objectives and targets of the working group, in line with the relevant action plan
Archaeologists excavating preserved wooden structural remains at Drumclay crannog, Co. Fermanagh, an early medieval site lake habitation dating from the 8th century AD.
The current Project Board membership is as follows:
| Name | Title | Position / Working Group |
|---|---|---|
| Manus Deery | Director, Historic Environment Division, DfC | Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) |
| James O’Neill | Member of Historic Monuments Council (HMC) | Chair, Archaeology 2030 Project Board |
| TBC | Chair, Historic Monuments Council | HMC Chair |
| Rhonda Robinson | Assistant Director, HED | Project Manager Chair – Standards and Guidance Chair – Legislation |
| Bronagh Murray | Archaeologist, HED | Project Officer
Co-Chair- Advocacy and Sectoral Communications |
| Colm Donnelly | Co-Director of Centre for Community Archaeology at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) | Co- Chair – Engagement and Outreach |
| Kate Geary | Head of Professional Development at Practice, CIfA | Co- Chair – Professional Skills, Training and Specialisms |
| Vicky Ginn | Archaeologist, HED | Chair – Regulatory Activities |
| Cara Jones | Senior Professional Development and Practice Co-Ordinator, CIfA | Co- Chair – Professional Skills, Training and Specialisms |
| Emma McBride | Senior Archaeologist, HED | Chair – Archives and Collections |
| Eileen Murphy | Co-Director of Centre for Community Archaeology at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) | Co- Chair – Engagement and Outreach |
| John O’Keeffe | Discovery Programme | Co- Chair- Research Framework |
| Eimear Meegan | Discovery Programme | Co- Chair – Research Framework |
Progress
Project Board meetings will be held on a quarterly basis, and will be chaired by the Project Board chair. The Project Board will include the chairs of all of the Archaeology 2030 Working Groups, and the purpose of these meetings are to:
- Monitor progress against action plans
- Ensure project scope and objectives are adhered to
- Agree changes to working group chairs
- Identify any additional Board members who could bring added benefits
- Review working group activities to ensure alignment / avoid duplication / deal with potential areas of divergence
Progress reports accessible to members of the public can be accessed here:
2022 2023