Iúil - Meán Fómhair 2016 July - September 2016 Saorchead Isteach / Admission Free

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1 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair (Stair Mhíleata san áireamh) Decorative Arts & History (incl. Military History) Lch. / Pg. 2 Seandálaíocht / Archaeology Lch. / Pg. 7 Iúil - Meán Fómhair 2016 July - September 2016 Saorchead Isteach / Admission Free Stair an Dúlra / Natural History Lch. / Pg. 11 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Lch. / Pg. 14 Eolas Ginearálta / General Information Lch. / Pg. 21 Roger Casement-Voice of the voiceless, temporary exhibition opens Aug. 3rd: National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology Ceardlanna * Léachtaí * Imeachtaí Teaghlaigh * Taispeántais * Léirithe * Cur i Láthair * Turais s * Lectures * Family Events * Exhibitions * Demonstrations * Performances * Tours Féach / Check :

2 Dún Uí Choileáin, Sráid na Binne Boirbe, Baile Átha Cliath 7 Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair / Decorative Arts & History Iúil / July 2 / Sat 2nd 11:30am - 1pm 3 / Sun 3rd 2:30-5pm ardaoin 7 / Thu 7th 1-1:45pm 9 / Sat 9th 2:30-4pm 9 / Sat 9th 10am-2pm Scannán / Film Athachtú staire / Historical Reenactment Scannán / Film Film: 'The Battle of Somme' introduced by Dr. David Murphy 'The Battle of Somme' was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction from historian Dr. David Murphy. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum, UK. Running time 77 minutes. No booking required, places allocated on firstcome basis 15 minutes before start. The Battle of the Somme Join Lord Edward's Own Re-enactment group in marking the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. See replica uniforms, equipment and arms that were used at the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago. No booking required. Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family-friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Film: The Battle of the Somme introduced by Dr. Jennifer Wellington 'The Battle of Somme' was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction from historian Dr. Jennifer Wellington. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum, UK. Running time 77 minutes. No booking required, places allocated on firstcome basis 15 minutes before start. The Shuttle Hive: Craft & History Come together in the spirit of Meitheal to explore the untold stories and forgotten heroes of This leisurely event will involve a visit of the Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition followed by craft-making, weaving and conversations with fashion designer Alison Conneely and weaver Katie Hanlan. This workshop will explore colour, texture and textiles as a means to how we think about our histories. No previous experience is needed. Fully booked. 12+ & Children & Children 12+ Soldiers, saints and fashion plates, uncover the stories behind the objects at Collins Barracks. Film still Battle of Somme, Imperial War Museum IWM Q Investigate people and places of the Barracks for Heritage Week 2016 Join Alison Conneely fashion designer for a Meitheal Féach / Check : 2

3 Dún Uí Choileáin, Sráid na Binne Boirbe, Baile Átha Cliath 7 Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair / Decorative Arts & History Iúil / July (ar aghaidh / continued) 10 / Sun 10th 3pm ardaoin 14 / Thu 14th 2-4:30pm 16 / Sat 16th 10am-2pm ardaoin 21 / Thu 21st 1-1:45pm 23 / Sat 23rd 11:30am - 1pm Scannán / Film Dermot Bolger Writing Join Dermot Bolger, Writer in Residence in a writing workshop with a talk on the process of writing followed by an extensive question-and-answer session with the audience. This session will delve into every aspect of the practice and the business of writing, across all the mediums which Bolger is involved in. Booking required through Eventbrite ventbrite.com Wish You Were Here! Art for Families Draw, collage or embroider your own postcard from the past inspired by your favourite objects in the museum's collections. Drop-in activity with art materials provided. No booking required. The Shuttle Hive: Craft & History Come together in the spirit of Meitheal to explore the untold stories and forgotten heroes of This leisurely event will involve a visit of the Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition followed by craft-making, weaving and conversations with fashion designer Alison Conneely and weaver Katie Hanlan. This workshop will explore colour, texture and textiles as a means to how we think about our histories. No previous experience is needed. Booking required. Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family-friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Film: The Battle of the Somme introduced by Lar Joye 'The Battle of Somme' was released in September 1916 and was seen by more than 20 million people in Britain and Ireland. It was hoped that the film would rally civilian support for the war and highlight a great victory. View this restored film with a short introduction by Lar Joye, curator of the 'Recovered Voices' exhibition. Presented in association with the Imperial War Museum, UK. Running time 77 minutes. No booking required, places allocated on first-come basis 15 minutes before start. Teaghlaigh le leanaí 7-12 / Families with children & Children 12+ Soldiers, saints and fashion plates, uncover the stories behind the objects at Collins Barracks. Film still Battle of Somme, Imperial War Museum IWM Q Investigate people and places of the Barracks for Heritage Week 2016 Join Alison Conneely fashion designer for a Meitheal Féach / Check : 3

4 Dún Uí Choileáin, Sráid na Binne Boirbe, Baile Átha Cliath 7 Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair / Decorative Arts & History Iúil / July (ar aghaidh / continued) 31 / Sun 31st 3-3:45pm Lúnasa / August ardaoin 4 / Thu 4th 1-1:45pm 14 / Sun 14th 3-4pm ardaoin 18 / Thu 18th 1-1:45pm 20 / Sat 20th 2pm / Sat 20th - Sun 28th Cur i Láthair / Performance Imeachtaí Éagsúla / Various Events Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family-friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family-friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Hands on History A chance to explore some of the artefacts from the Museum's collection of objects for handling with Museum educators - a fascinating drop-in handling session for all ages. No booking required. Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Hello Delia Murphy 'Hello Delia Murphy' profiles the songs, story and family photos of the iconic Delia Murphy of 'The Spinning Wheel' fame. Presented and performed by her niece Carmen Cullen. With musical accompaniment by Gerry Anderson. Booking required Heritage Week at Collins Barracks Drop in to Collins Barracks during Heritage Week, from 22nd - 30th August 2016, to enjoy an exhibition or take part in a tour, talk or workshop. the week, pick up the Heritage Trail, a free resource for families to explore the Museum, looking for examples of Irish heritage on the way! Soldiers, saints and fashion plates, uncover the stories behind the objects at Collins Barracks. Film still Battle of Somme, Imperial War Museum IWM Q Investigate people and places of the Barracks for Heritage Week 2016 Join Alison Conneely fashion designer for a Meitheal Féach / Check : 4

5 Dún Uí Choileáin, Sráid na Binne Boirbe, Baile Átha Cliath 7 Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair / Decorative Arts & History Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) 21 / Sun 21st 3-3:45pm Máirt 23 / Tue 23rd 2-3pm ardaoin 25 / Thu 25th 2:30-4pm 28 / Sun 28th 3-3:45pm 28 / Sun 28th 3-3:45pm Caint / Talk Caint / Talk Meán Fómhair / September 11 / Sun 11th 3-4pm haoine 16 / Fri 16th 7-8pm Cur i Láthair / Performance Diaspora Design: Contemporary Applied Art and Design in the Museum Join Dr. Audrey Whitty in a special talk for Heritage Week exploring works in the Museum's contemporary Applied Art & Design collection by Irish artists living abroad and artists who have decided to make Ireland their home. No booking required, places allocated on first come basis 15 minutes before talk begins. Barracks Life: People and Places map-making Teaghlaigh le workshop leanaí 7-12 / Heritage Week, find out about the people Families with and events that have shaped Collins Barracks over children 7-12 the years. Create a take-home map while uncovering the fascinating history of the Barracks. for families with children aged Booking required Heritage Week: Tour of the Conservation Studios Get behind the scenes at the Museum and take a tour of the conservation studios. A great opportunity to see the work behind the scenes at the Museum, and meet Museum conservators and look at some of their current conservation projects. Fully booked. Heritage Week Talk: The Somme - People and Place Join Philip Orr, historian and author of 'Road to the Somme' for a talk on the people and places associated with the Battle of the Somme, looking at the lasting effects on Ulster communities. Booking required. Heritage Week Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family-friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. Booking required. Hands on History A chance to explore some of the artefacts from the Museum's collection of objects for handling with Museum educators - a fascinating drop-in handling session for all ages. No booking required. Culture Night 2016: Midwives of the Nation Join Carnation Theatre in a performance which follows the women of the dispatchers, the doctors, the gunrunners, the nurses, the smugglers, the big characters and the not-so-big characters of the Easter Rising. Written by Joe O'Byrne and Carnation Theatre. Booking required 12+ & children 12+ Soldiers, saints and fashion plates, uncover the stories behind the objects at Collins Barracks. Film still Battle of Somme, Imperial War Museum IWM Q Investigate people and places of the Barracks for Heritage Week 2016 Join Alison Conneely fashion designer for a Meitheal Féach / Check : 5

6 Dún Uí Choileáin, Sráid na Binne Boirbe, Baile Átha Cliath 7 Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair / Decorative Arts & History Meán Fómhair / September (ar aghaidh / continued) 18 / Sun 18th 3pm 25 / Sun 25th 3-3:40pm 25 / Sun 25th pm Caint / Talk Caint / Talk Finding a Voice: Jennifer Johnston In Conversation with Dermot Bolger A reading with Jennifer Johnston in memory of family members who fought at the Battle of the Somme, followed by a discussion with Dermot Bolger on her life and work since the publication of her first book, 'The Captains and the Kings', in This Writer in Residence programme is organised in collaboration with Poetry Ireland and supported by Dublin City Council. Booking required through Eventbrite rwriterinresidence.eventbrite.com Five months of failure, the Battle of the Somme and the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers Join Lar Joye, curator of Military History, in a talk examining the Battle of the Somme, including stories of the 10th Royal Dublin Fusiliers from the Royal Barracks Dublin (now Collins Barracks). No booking required, places allocated 15 minutes before talk begins. Public Tour: Proclaiming a Republic Join a family friendly tour of the new Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising exhibition, looking at some of the highlights of the Museum's extensive Easter Week collection. No booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before tour starts. Soldiers, saints and fashion plates, uncover the stories behind the objects at Collins Barracks. Film still Battle of Somme, Imperial War Museum IWM Q Investigate people and places of the Barracks for Heritage Week 2016 Join Alison Conneely fashion designer for a Meitheal Féach / Check : 6

7 Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Seandálaíocht / Archaeology Iúil / July ardaoin 14 / Thu 14th 2-4pm Máirt 19 / Tue 19th 11-11:45am ardaoin 21 / Thu 21st 2-4pm 23 / Sat 23rd 11-11:45am ardaoin 28 / Thu 28th 2-4pm Lúnasa / August ardaoin 4 / Thu 4th 2-4pm Drop-In Activity: Summer Sun Discs In Early Bronze Age Ireland, people made beautiful gold discs to look like the sun. Drop by the Learning Resource Room to find out more about these precious objects and make your own shining sun disc! No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not Wheelchair accessible Public Tour: Treasures of the National Museum Join us for a fascinating look at some of Ireland's greatest archaeological treasures including the Broighter Hoard, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice No booking required. Meet at Reception. Places allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible Drop-In Activity: Making Viking Dublin: Create your own Viking House! Drop in to the beautiful Ceramics Room to design and create your own Viking home and help build up the Viking town of Dublin. No booking required. Located in the Ceramic Room, First Floor. Not wheelchair accessible Public Tour: The Bog Bodies Find out more about life in Iron Age Ireland and discover what we can learn about that time from the Bog Bodies in this exciting tour of the Kingship and Sacrifice Exhibition. No booking required. Meet at Reception. Places allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible Drop In Activity: Summer Sun Discs! In Early Bronze Age Ireland, people made beautiful gold discs to look like the sun. Drop by the Learning Resource Room to find out more about these precious objects and make your own shining sun disc! No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Not Wheelchair accessible Drop-In Activity: Create a Cartouche! Kings of Ancient Egypt, known as Pharaohs, liked to have their names displayed in an oval shape known as a cartouche. Drop by the Learning Resource Room to write like an Egyptian and create your own royal cartouche to take home! No booking required. Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. Not wheelchair accessible. Aois 7+ / Aois 7+ / Aois 7+ / 7+ Aois 7+ / 7+ Explore the history of the Vikings, Egyptians, Romans and Cypriots at Kildare St. Drop-In to see our Bronze Age Gold and make your own Sun Discs Celebrate Heritage Week at the Museum New Temporary Exhibition: Roger Casement - Voice of the voiceless Féach / Check : 7

8 Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Seandálaíocht / Archaeology Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) Máirt 9 - haoine 30 Meán Fómhair / Tue 9th - Fri 30th September 13 / Sat 13th 11-11:45am Céadaoin 17 / Wed 17th 11-11:45am 20 / Sat 20th 2pm & 3:30pm Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Caint / Talk Aois 14+ / Roger Casement - Voice of the voiceless 14+ This new temporary exhibition explores Irishman Roger Casement's ( ) humanitarian work investigating atrocities in the rubber trade in Africa and South America. Casement created reports in the twentieth century that led to public and political outcry and the reform of some of the worst practices in those countries. On display are objects he collected during his travels in those countries and items that were used in the collecting of rubber, that he donated at the time to the museum. Ground Floor, National Museum of Ireland- Archaeology, Wheelchair Accessible. Join the conversation #NMIER1916 #1916Rising The Museum's 1916 Public Engagement Programme will take place at the Museum's four sites throughout The programme is aimed at a wide range of audiences. Public Tour: Treasures of the National Museum Join us for a fascinating look at some of Ireland's greatest archaeological treasures including the Broighter Hoard, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice No booking required. Meet at Reception. Places allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible Public Tour: The Bog Bodies Find out more about life in Iron Age Ireland and discover what we can learn about that time from the Bog Bodies in this exciting tour of the Kingship and Sacrifice Exhibition. No booking required. Meet at Reception. Places allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible Heritage Week: Across Africa - A Victorian Adventure This natural history family fun show is a story of adventure, danger and jungle donkeys! Across Africa is the story of Irishman Dr Thomas Heazle Parke's journey over one hundred years ago exploring the 'deepest, darkest Africa' and all the animals and people he met along the way! Places are limited, to book please educationnh@museum.ie or call Please note that this event is at the Ceramics Room in National Museum of Ireland Archaeology on Kildare Street. Not wheelchair accessible Explore the history of the Vikings, Egyptians, Romans and Cypriots at Kildare St. Drop-In to see our Bronze Age Gold and make your own Sun Discs Celebrate Heritage Week at the Museum New Temporary Exhibition: Roger Casement - Voice of the voiceless Féach / Check : 8

9 Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Seandálaíocht / Archaeology Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) Máirt 23 / Tue 23rd 2:30-3:30pm ardaoin 25 / Thu 25th 1-1:45pm 27 / Sat 27th 2-4pm Heritage Week: Roger Casement : Craft Souvenirs Discover what famous nationalist Roger Casement collected over a hundred years ago while working in Africa and South America, including souvenirs in the shape of three small statues made for Europeans by South Americans. Then take a look with us at some of the Irish-made artefacts in the museum and be inspired to create your own souvenir 3D model to take home! Booking required, please phone or educationarch@museum.ie. Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. Not wheelchair accessible. Léacht / Lecture Heritage Week: The Archaeology of a Decade of War: Mapping Shipwrecks and Protecting the Shipwrecks of WWI in Irish Waters by Mr. Karl Brady Mr. Karl Brady, Underwater Archaeological Unit, National Monuments Service and Ms Charise McKeon, Geological Survey of Ireland will provide an overview of the World War One naval conflict in Irish water and will illustrate the range and quantity of the resulting wrecks and discuss the strategies that the UAU and GSI are employing to document, map and protect these sites in Irish waters. Booking required, please phone or educationarch@museum.ie. Location: Ceramics Room, 1st floor. Not accessible wheelchair. Free Admission. Meán Fómhair / September 11 / Sun 11th 3-3:45pm Heritage Week: Drop-In Activity: Artefact Detective! Learn how to think like an archaeologist and try to solve the puzzle of some mystery objects during this drop-in session! Located in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. No booking required. Not wheelchair accessible. Public Tour: Treasures of the National Museum Join us for a fascinating look at some of Ireland's greatest archaeological treasures including the Broighter Hoard, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice. No booking required. Meet at the Reception. Places allocated on a first come basis. Wheelchair accessible Explore the history of the Vikings, Egyptians, Romans and Cypriots at Kildare St. Drop-In to see our Bronze Age Gold and make your own Sun Discs Celebrate Heritage Week at the Museum New Temporary Exhibition: Roger Casement - Voice of the voiceless Féach / Check : 9

10 Sráid Chill Dara, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Seandálaíocht / Archaeology Meán Fómhair / September (ar aghaidh / continued) ardaoin 15 / Thu 15th 1-1:45pm haoine 16 / Fri 16th 6:30-8:30pm 17 / Sat 17th 2:30-3:30pm 24 / Sat 24th 2:30-3:30pm Léacht / Lecture The Archaeology of the Decade of War: The Geography of the War of Independence and Civil War in Dublin by Mr. Muiris de Buitléir Mr. Muiris de Buitléír MSc. FRGS will discuss the geography and architecture of Dublin during the period of the War of Independence and the Civil War. It will look at buildings associated with the actions of the period, with a particular look at traces of the events that still remain. It will examine how the structure of the city may have influences the military activities and recall some of the events associated with particular places. Booking required, please phone or educationarch@museum.ie Location: Ceramics Room, 1st floor. Not accessible wheelchair. Free Admission. Culture Night: Medieval Ballistics with Dave Swift Drop-in to our Ceramics Room and chat to archaeologist Dave Swift of Claiomh about medieval weapons and tactics. Take a look at Claoimh's museum quality replicas and learn more about the weapons, from swords to crossbows. No booking required. First come, first served. Location: Ceramics Room, first floor. Not Wheelchair accessible. Aois 10+ / 10+ : Knot Again!: Take a Closer Look at the Ardagh Chalice 8+ Did you know that when the Sam Maguire cup was made in 1928 that it was based on the Aradagh Chalice? Come celebrate the football All-Ireland with us and find out more about the Ardagh Chalice, its beautiful interlaced knot designs and have a go at making your own design to take home. Booking required, please phone or educationarch@museum.ie Located in the Learning Resource Room, 1st floor. Not accessible wheelchair. Free Admission. : Excellent Equinox: Mysterious Macehead To celebrate the Equinox, take a closer look at the mysterious macehead found in the ancient Stone Age passage tomb of Knowth Co. Meath and make your own macehead to take home with you. Booking required, please phone or educationarch@museum.ie Located in the Learning Resource Room, 1st floor. Not accessible wheelchair. Free Admission. 8+ Explore the history of the Vikings, Egyptians, Romans and Cypriots at Kildare St. Drop-In to see our Bronze Age Gold and make your own Sun Discs Celebrate Heritage Week at the Museum New Temporary Exhibition: Roger Casement - Voice of the voiceless Féach / Check : 10

11 Sráid Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Merrion Street, Dublin 2 Stair an Dúlra / Natural History Iúil / July haoine 1-31 / Fri 1st - Sun 31st Céadaoin 6 / Wed 6th 10-11:30am 16 / Sat 16th 2:00pm Máirt 19 / Tue 19th 11am-1pm 30 / Sat 30th 2:00pm Lúnasa / August Máirt 2 - haoine 30 Meán Fómhair / Tue 2nd - Fri 30th September Summer Activity Sheet Trail - Summer Sun Summer is here! Follow the activity sheet trail to find out which animals live in the sea and which live in the sun! Copies of this activity sheet trail are available at the stand in the Irish Room. Don't forget your pencil! Who wants to be a Zoologist? Drop by the Discovery Zone today and match the mystery bones, skulls and teeth with the correct species - just like a real zoologist! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Jungle in July It's a jungle out there...and inside The Dead Zoo! Join this tour of our upstairs exhibition, Mammals of the World, and get the 'bear' necessities on jungle animals and their habitats. No booking required but places are limited. Not wheelchair accessible. Inspectorium: What's New, Dead Zoo? Drop into the Discovery Zone today to meet a Museum Educator and some new specimens in the handling collection including a panda, hyena and anaconda skull! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Jungle in July It's a jungle out there and inside The Dead Zoo! Join this tour of our upstairs exhibition, Mammals of the World, and get the 'bear' necessities on jungle animals and their habitats. No booking required but places are limited. Not wheelchair accessible. Autumn Activity Sheet Trail - Busy Bees Autumn is a busy season - nature is getting ready for the approaching winter. Drop into the Museum and follow the busy bees with our Autumn Activity Trail. Copies of this activity sheet trail are available at the stand in the Irish Room. Don't forget your pencil! Teaghlaigh / Families Age 8+ Age 8+ Teaghlaigh / Families Natural History Museum, now fully accessible at ground floor level. See our Megalosaurus in Merrion Street this August Bring your pencil and try the Summer activity trail Discover Dublin's Dragons this Culture Night. Image courtesy of Rob Gandola Féach / Check : 11

12 Sráid Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Merrion Street, Dublin 2 Stair an Dúlra / Natural History Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) Céadaoin 3 / Wed 3rd 11am-1pm ardaoin 11 / Thu 11th 11am-1pm Máirt 16 / Tue 16th 11am-1pm 20 / Sat 20th 2:00 & 3:30pm Céadaoin 24 / Wed 24th 11am-1pm 27 / Sat 27th 10am-4pm Caint / Talk Inspectorium: Under the Sea! Do all whales have teeth? What is a turtle's shell made of? Drop by the Discovery Zone today to learn about creatures under the sea and smell a stinky pilot whale skull! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Teaghlaigh / Families Inspectorium: Birds 'N' Beaks Teaghlaigh / How do bird's beaks help them to eat different kinds Families of food? Drop into the Discovery Zone for a peak at our birds 'n' beaks and see up close the difference between the bills of an eagle, spoonbill and a barn owl! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Inspectorium: Dinosaurs at the Museum! Visit the Museum today and meet our life size Megalosaurus - a large meat-eating theropod dinosaur from the Jurassic! Meet the Museum Team and get a chance to hold real dinosaur fossils from the handling collection! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Heritage Week 2016: Across Africa - A Victorian Adventure with Catherine McGuinness This natural history family fun show is a story of adventure, danger and jungle donkeys! Across Africa is the story of Irishman Dr Thomas Heazle Parke's journey over one hundred years ago exploring the 'deepest, darkest Africa' and all the animals and people he met along the way! Places are limited, to book please educationnh@museum.ie or call Please note that this event is at the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology on Kildare Street. Not wheelchair accessible. Age 8+ Heritage Week 2016: Maude Delap and the Jellyfish Age 8+ Irishwoman and scientist, Maude Delap, was born 150 years ago. She was known as being the very first person in the world to breed jellyfish in captivity which revealed their fascinating life cycle. To celebrate her pioneering work drop into the Discovery Zone to learn more about these curious creatures and even make your very own jellyfish! No booking required but there may be a short waiting time. Wheelchair accessible. Merrion Square Open Day: The Summer Sun Trail Call in to The Dead Zoo this Merrion Square Open Day and complete our Summer Sun activity sheet trail. Pencils will be available all day! No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Teaghlaigh / Families Natural History Museum, now fully accessible at ground floor level. See our Megalosaurus in Merrion Street this August Bring your pencil and try the Summer activity trail Discover Dublin's Dragons this Culture Night. Image courtesy of Rob Gandola Féach / Check : 12

13 Sráid Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2 Merrion Street, Dublin 2 Stair an Dúlra / Natural History Meán Fómhair / September 10 / Sat 10th 2:15 & 3:30pm haoine 16 / Fri 16th 7-8:30pm Caint / Talk The Dead Zoo Tour Where can you find an eel that swallowed a frog, a smelly pilot whale skull and a hairless bat? Take a tour of the Dead Zoo to discover more about the animals on display at the Museum. No booking required but places are limited. Not wheelchair accessible. Culture Night 2016: Dublin's Dragons Join zoologists Rob Gandola and Collie Ennis, specialists in amphibians and reptiles as they uncover the secret lives of 'Dublin's Dragons'. Drop by the Discovery Zone to learn more about the unique and exciting behaviours of Ireland's native reptiles and amphibians which can be found in our capital city with three short ten minutes talks and Q&A sessions at 7.00pm, 7.30pm and 8.00pm. No booking required. Wheelchair accessible. Age 8+ Aois 10+ / 10+ Natural History Museum, now fully accessible at ground floor level. See our Megalosaurus in Merrion Street this August Bring your pencil and try the Summer activity trail Discover Dublin's Dragons this Culture Night. Image courtesy of Rob Gandola Féach / Check : 13

14 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Iúil / July haoine 1-31 / Fri 1st - Sun 31st haoine 1-31 / Fri 1st - Sun 31st haoine 1 / Fri 1st 11am -1pm 9 / Sat 9th 11:30am - 1pm Máirt 12 / Tue 12th 2-3pm haoine 15 / Fri 15th 11am-1pm ardaoin 21 / Thu 21st 2:30-3:30pm Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Caint / Talk Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo The Hoard & The Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo This exhibition explores the discovery of a hoard of silver bracelets from Cushalogurt, Kilmeena, and a Viking sword found in the River Moy at Coolcronaun. This is the largest hoard of silver armrings found in Ireland and the sword is a fine example of late 10th century craftsmanship. These objects give evidence of Mayo's Viking Heritage. Exhibition continues until June On Sight Art Trail 2016 Explore the Museum grounds and view the varied and engaging art works of On Sight an art trail around the grounds of Turlough Park. The installations remain until September The theme of the trail is '1916'. On Sight is a collaboration between the Museum of Country Life, Mayo County Council Arts Office, Mayo Arts Squad and professional artists. Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. Mayo Genealogy Group If you have an interest in finding out about your family history come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome. Viking Jewellery Design View the exhibition 'Hoard and the Sword- Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo', learn about the Viking silver ringlets from the Cushalogurt Hoard then have a go at making and designing your own bracelet with artist Lisa Fahy from Studio C. Booking required. Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. The Hoard and the Sword: An Introductory Talk Dr Andy Halpin, Assistant Keeper in the Irish Antiquities Division will explore the history of the Cushalogurt silver hoard and the Coolcronaun sword, looking at how and where they were found and what these objects tell us about Mayo - and indeed Ireland - in the Viking Age. Booking required. 7+ & Children 7+ Teaghlach / Family 7+ & Children & Children 14+ The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 14

15 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Iúil / July (ar aghaidh / continued) 23 / Sat 23rd 11am -1pm 23 / Sat 23rd 2:30-4pm Céadaoin 27 / Wed 27th 10am-3pm 30 / Sat 30th 11:30am & 1:30pm Caint / Talk Cúrsa / Course Léiriú / Demonstration Lúnasa / August Luain 1 - Céadaoin 31 / Mon 1st - Wed 31st Luain 1 - Céadaoin 31 / Mon 1st - Wed 31st Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo Masterclass with Dermot Bolger A rare opportunity for budding writers to hone their skills. To allow time for a proper interaction with all participants, places are limited to sixteen in this workshop where Dermot Bolger will deal with the practicalities of starting to write a piece of fiction and of slowly luring the reader into your imaginative world. Please submit the opening 600 words of any piece of fiction in progress when applying for a place. Booking required. Talk: Finding a Voice Join Dermot Bolger for a talk about the process of writing, followed by an extensive question and answer session with the audience. This session will delve into every aspect of the practice and the business of writing across a range of mediums. Booking required. Painting in Oils Join local artist Nuala Clark on an introductory course in painting with oils. Using the grounds of the National Museum for inspiration, learn the techniques and skills needed to get started in this wonderful medium. Booking required. Materials fee 20 per person. Connacht Textile Crafters: Knitting-Hexi Puffs Demo Join Bettina Foertig of the Connacht Textile Crafters as she demonstrates how to make these small "filled" yarn hexagons that can be used for pillows, afghans and other projects. No booking required. The Hoard & The Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo This exhibition explores the discovery of a hoard of silver bracelets from Cushalogurt, Kilmeena, and a Viking sword found in the River Moy at Coolcronaun. This is the largest hoard of silver armrings found in Ireland and the sword is a fine example of late 10th century craftsmanship. These objects give evidence of Mayo's Viking Heritage. Exhibition continues until June On Sight Art Trail 2016 Explore the Museum grounds and view the varied and engaging art works of On Sight an art trail around the grounds of Turlough Park. The installations remain installed until September The theme of the trail is '1916'. On Sight is a collaboration between the Museum of Country Life, Mayo County Council Arts Office, Mayo Arts Squad and professional artists. The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 15

16 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) ardaoin 4 / Thu 4th 2-4pm haoine 5 / Fri 5th 11am - 1pm Máirt 9 - Céadaoin 31 / Tue 9th - Wed 31st ardaoin 11 / Thu 11th 2-3pm 13 / Sat 13th 11:30am - 1pm 14 / Sun 14th 2-3pm Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Léiriú / Demonstration Cur i Láthair / Performance Crafternoons In association with the RDS Craft Winners exhibition come along and join the members of the Education team for an afternoon of traditional crafts and fun. No booking required Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. RDS Craft Winners Each year, the winning and commended entries are showcased at the RDS Craft Awards Exhibition during the Dublin Horse Show. This year the Craft Awards exhibition will also travel to the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, Turlough Park, Co Mayo until November Crafternoons: RDS Winner Demonstration The annual RDS Craft Awards showcase and reward excellence in Irish craft. There are 12 categories in each strand of the competition, only category winners can be considered for the overall Awards of Excellence. Come along and meet one of those topprize winners and see a demonstration of the techniques used in creating their winning entry. No booking required. Mayo Genealogy Group If you have an interest in finding out about your family history come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome. "Hairy Jaysus" One of the most tragic figures killed during the Easter Rising was the pacifist, feminist and socialist Francis Sheehy Skeffington, who suffered a summary execution by a deranged British officer. The awardwinning playwright and actor, Donal O'Kelly - one of Ireland's most acclaimed theatre practitioners - has crafted a new one man 50 minute play, "Hairy Jaysus", which examines Francis Sheehy Skeffington's legacy as viewed through the eyes of a Dublin street beggar today. This event is a rare opportunity for an Irish audience to see O'Kelly's performance of "Hairy Jaysus", which opens in New York in April Booking required Teaghlach / Family 7+ & Children & Children 7+ The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 16

17 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) 14 / Sun 14th 3:45-4:45pm ardaoin 18 / Thu 18th 2-3pm haoine 19 / Fri 19th 11am - 1pm Céadaoin 24 / Wed 24th 11:30am - 4pm Léiriú / Demonstration Writing the Past: An Afternoon in Conversation with Dermot Bolger & Donal O'Kelly A reading of Dermot Bolger's poem, The Stolen Future - about those children who lost their lives during the Rising. Bolger will then interview Donal O'Kelly about his career as a writer deeply engaged with social and historical issues themes. This will grow into a general discussion with the audience about the process of writing about the past, while making it resonate with modern day life. Booking required Crafternoons In association with the RDS Craft Winners exhibition come along and join the members of the Education team for an afternoon of traditional crafts and fun. No booking required Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. Heritage Week: Open Day Join Kevin Barton and Christy Lawless for a day of heritage events to celebrate Heritage Week. 11:30am: Heritage Week: Schools Heritage Project. A display of the work of Parke, Mayo Abbey and Ceathrú Thaidhg national schools documenting their local heritage and investigating their past. The project is supported by the Heritage Council. 12pm-1pm: Kite and pole photography Demo.Kevin Barton will demonstate techniques used in modern non-invasive archaeology. See how kite and pole photogrpahy can help in the interpretation of the historical landscape. 2pm-4pm: Geophysical Survey Demo. Does Turlough Park have an Ice- House? Join Kevin Barton and Chirsty Lawless as they investigate the existence of this feature on the grounds of Turlough Park using geophyiscal survey techniques. Local community and school groups are welcome to come along and help out and discover if this ice house exists. No booking required. Teaghlach / Family 7+ & Children 7+ The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 17

18 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo Lúnasa / August (ar aghaidh / continued) ardaoin 25 / Thu 25th 12pm - 4:30pm Lá Open Day Meán Fómhair / September ardaoin 1 - haoine 30 / Thu 1st - Fri 30th ardaoin 1 - haoine 30 / Thu 1st - Fri 30th ardaoin 1 - haoine 30 / Thu 1st - Fri 30th haoine 2 / Fri 2nd 11am-1pm 3 / Sat 3rd 2:30-4pm Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Taispeántas Sealadach / Temporary Exhibition Heritage Week: Donkey Day 'The Working Donkey' The team from Sathya Sai, Sligo; Horse & Donkey Mayo Sanctuary, Kiltimagh and Irish Donkey Welfare Organisation, are all back! Come along and meet the donkeys: help groom them, see how their hooves are trimmed and watch as they are harnessed and ready for work. Join us for lots of games, demonstrations and information. No booking required. The Hoard & The Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo This exhibition explores the discovery of a hoard of silver bracelets from Cushalogurt, Kilmeena, and a Viking sword found in the River Moy at Coolcronaun. This is the largest hoard of silver armrings found in Ireland and the sword is a fine example of late 10th century craftsmanship. These objects give evidence of Mayo's Viking Heritage. Exhibition continues until June On Sight Art Trail 2016 Explore the Museum grounds and view the varied and engaging art works of On Sight an art trail around the grounds of Turlough Park. The installations remain installed until September The theme of the trail is '1916'. On Sight is a collaboration between the Museum of Country Life, Mayo County Council Arts Office, Mayo Arts Squad and professional artists. RDS Craft Winners The annual RDS Craft Awards showcases and rewards excellence in Irish craft. A selection of high quality entries will be displayed in the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life until mid November Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. On Sight Art Trail Tour Join Gaynor Seville, Public Arts Co-ordinator, Mayo Co.Co. for a tour of the 1916 inspired On Sight Art Trail. Booking required. Teaghlaigh / Families 7+ & Children 7+ The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 18

19 Saol na Tuaithe / Country Life Páirc an Turlaigh, Caisleán an Bharraigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo Meán Fómhair / September (ar aghaidh / continued) 10 / Sat 10th 11:30am - 1pm 10 / Sat 10th 2-3pm haoine 16 / Fri 16th 7-9pm haoine 16 / Fri 16th 11am-1pm Máirt 20 / Tue 20th 12pm-4pm Céadaoin 21 / Wed 21st 11am-12pm Céadaoin 21 / Wed 21st 1-4pm 24 / Sat 24th 11:30am & 1:30pm Imeachtaí Éagsúla / Various Events Caint / Talk Léiriú / Demonstration Mayo Genealogy Group If you have an interest in finding out about your family history come along for free practical tips with the Mayo Genealogy Group. No booking required. New researchers welcome. Viking Jewellery Design View the exhibition 'Hoard and the Sword- Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo', learn about the Viking silver ringlets from the Cushalogurt Hoard then have a go at making and designing your own bracelet with artist Lisa Fahy from Studio C. Booking required. Culture Night 2016 Join us for our annual evening of events to celebrate Culture Night at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life. Knitting & Crochet Circle: Summertime Knits Would you like to learn a new skill this summer? Whether you are an enthusiast or a beginner, come along and join the group to share skills & patterns as well as a bit of craic! Beginners welcome. No booking required. Lacemakers Gathering The Traditional Lace Makers of Ireland Cork Group meet the Lace Guild of Northern Ireland for demonstrations and craft exchange. This is a rare opportunity to get to meet some renowned crochet and lace teachers that work in different styles. Drop-in demonstrations and craft exchange throughout the day. No booking required. A Brief History of Lacemaking Throughout the late 1800s to the early 1900s lacemaking provided substantial employment for Irish women. Each locality adapted a unique style or pattern that were often seen on collars and in church vestments. Join Veronica Stuart to hear a brief history of lace and crochet in Ireland. Booking required. Lacemakers Gathering See above for more details Drop-in demonstrations and craft exchange throughout the day. No booking required. Connacht Textile Crafters: Christmas Decorations Join Lesley Thomas of the Connacht Textile Crafters as she demonstrates how to make some traditional Christmas decorations in plenty of time for the festive season. No booking required. Teaghlaigh / Families 7+ & Children 7+ The modern gallery building is home to many fascinating Folklife exhibitions and displays. The Hoard and the Sword: Echoes of the Vikings in Mayo Aerial photograph taken by John Campbell using Kite Photography Joins us for our annual Donkey Day event 25th August Féach / Check : 19

20 Eolas Ginearálta Seandálaíocht Sráid Chill Dara Baile Átha Cliath 2 Stair an Dúlra Sráid Mhuirfean Baile Átha Cliath 2 Na healaíona Maisiúla & Stair Dún Uí Choileáin Sráid na Binne Boirbe Baile Átha Cliath 7 Saol na Tuaithe Páirc an Turlaigh Caisleán an Bharraigh Co. Mhaigh Eo Oscailte Máirt-Satharn 10am-5pm An Domhnach 2pm-5pm Dúnta ar an Luan (laethanta saoire bainc agus Aoine an Chéasta san áireamh) Tuilleadh Eolais Baile Átha Cliath Ríomhphost: info@museum.ie Fón: +353 (0) Facs: +353 (0) Páirc an Turlaigh Ríomhphost: tpark@museum.ie Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Sonraí Áirithinte Baile Átha Cliath An Roinn Oideachais agus For-rochtana: Ríomhphost: bookings@museum.ie Fón: +353 (0) Facs: +353 (0) Páirc an Turlaigh An Roinn Oideachais agus For-rochtana: Ríomhphost: educationtph@museum.ie Fón: +353 (0) Facs: +353 (0) Bíonn turas ann gach lá i bpáirc an Turlaigh. Is féidir le grúpaí turais agus ceardlanna a chur in áirithe leis an Oifig Áirithintí. Baile Átha Cliath Tá siopaí i ndún Uí Choileáin, ar Shráid Chill Dara, Sráid Mhuirfean agus i bpáirc an Turlaigh. Tá caifé i ndún Uí Choileáin, ar Shráid Chill Dara agus i bpáirc an Turlaigh. Conas dul ann Dún Uí Choileáin Líne Dhearg an Luas - Stad an Ard-Mhúsaeim Busanna - 90 (Cé Aston) 25, 25A, 66, 67 (Sráid an Phiarsaigh agus Sráid Westmoreland) Páirceáil ar fáil ach íoc aisti Sráid Chill Dara An Luas is gaire - An Líne Uaine - Faiche Stiabhna Busanna - 7, 7A (Sráid Uí Chonaill), 10, 11, 13 (Sráid Uí Chonaill) Stáisiún DART is gaire - Stáisiún Shráid an Phiarsaigh Sráid Mhuirfean Busanna - 7, 7A (Sráid Uí Chonaill) Páirc an Turlaigh Ag tiomáint - 8km taobh thoir de Chaisleán an Bharraigh atá Páirc an Turlaigh, ar an N5 - Páirceáil Saor in Aisce Ar an mbus - I gcaisleán an Bharraigh atá an stáisiún bus is giorra. Fón: Ar an traein - I gcaisleán an Bharraigh atá an stáisiún traein is giorra. Fón: Rochtain Dún Uí Choileáin - Tá teacht iomlán ag lucht úsáidte cathaoir rothaí ar an áit seo Sráid Chill Dara - Tá teacht ag lucht úsáidte cathaoir rothaí ar thaispeántais an chéad urláir, an siopa, an caifé agus na leithris Sráid Mhuirfean - Is féidir dul chuig taispeántais an chéad urláir agus chuig na leithris i gcathaoir rothaí anseo Páirc an Turlaigh - Tá teacht iomlán ag lucht úsáidte cathaoir rothaí ar an áit seo Páirc an Turlaigh oibre na hoifige Áirithintí Máirt - Aoine: 10am-1pm Iad siúd atá ag tabhairt aire do pháistí anseo, is orthu a thiteann sé a bheith freagrach as sábháilteacht na bpáistí sin. Caith súil ar ár bpolasaí Cosaint Leanaí le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais. Is san Fhéilire Imeachtaí atá teacht ar an bpolasaí sin. Ba chruinn a bhfuil ann agus é á chur i gcló ach d'fhéadfadh go n-athrófaí é (de réir mar is gá). 20

21 Powered by TCPDF ( General Information Archaeology Kildare Street Dublin 2 Natural History Merrion Street Dublin 2 Decorative Arts & History Collins Barracks Benburb Street Dublin 7 Country Life Turlough Park Castlebar Co Mayo Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 2pm-5pm Closed Monday (including bank holidays and Good Friday) Further Information Dublin info@museum.ie Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Turlough Park tpark@museum.ie Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Booking Details Dublin Education and Outreach Department: bookings@museum.ie Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Turlough Park Education and Outreach Department: educationtph@museum.ie Tel: +353 (0) Fax: +353 (0) Public tour daily at Turlough Park. Tours and workshops can be pre-booked by groups via the Bookings Office. Dublin Shop available at Collins Barracks, Kildare Street, Merrion Street and Turlough Park. Café available at Collins Barracks, Kildare Street and Turlough Park. How to get there Collins Barracks Luas Red Line - Museum Stop Buses - 90 (Aston Quay), 25, 25A, 66, 67 (Pearse Street and Westmoreland Street) Paid parking available Kildare Street Nearest Luas - Green Line - St Stephen's Green Buses - 7, 7A, 8 (O'Connell Street), 10, 11, 13 (O'Connell Street) Nearest Dart station - Pearse Street Merrion Street Buses - 7, 7A, 8 (O'Connell Street) Turlough Park By Car - Turlough Park is 8km East of Castlebar on the N5 - Free Car Parking By Bus - The nearest bus station is in Castlebar. Tel: By Train - The nearest train station is in Castlebar. Tel: Access Collins Barracks - Fully wheelchair accessible Kildare Street - Ground floor exhibitions, shop, café and toilets are wheelchair accessible Merrion Street - Ground floor exhibitions and toilet are wheelchair accessible Turlough Park - Fully wheelchair accessible Turlough Park Booking office hours Tue-Fri: 10am-1pm Primary carers are responsible for the safety of children in their care while visiting the National Museum of Ireland. For further information consult our Child Protection Policy Information contained in the Calendar of Events is accurate at the time of going to print but could be subject to change. 21