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National Museum of Ireland
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National Museum of Ireland
@NMIreland
Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collection of Irish heritage, culture and history. Free admission.
- There's been a lot of curiosity about #MichaelCollins' slippers which Curator @BrenMalone recently showed to online students on a behind the scenes tour at the NMI We have so many objects of national importance, but sometimes it’s the everyday gems that capture the imagination
- We are appealing to members of the public to provide information about 2 Early Bronze Age axeheads (2150-2000 BC) posted anonymously to the Museum in June. Found in Westmeath, their location is crucial for archaeological context. museum.ie/en-IE/News/App…
- We are delighted that Rory’s guitar is destined for the national collection. He is one of Ireland’s most iconic musicians, and his talent is legendary and celebrated globally. We are very grateful to the donor and @cathmartingreen @tcagsm who have enabled the purchase.Rory Gallagher's iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster is coming home. Details: bit.ly/3A5VlaX
- Replying to @brian276 @TheMERL and @britishmuseumWe have plenty of ducks in the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History on Merrion Street! There's one case with most of the ducks found in Ireland and a couple of extinct ducks (Aukland Merganser, Labrador Duck) in our collections.
- Our ‘Ghost Turnip’ represents the measures our ancestors took to protect themselves from the harmful spirits thought to visit over Hallowe’en. If you know any spooky tales passed down in your family or your community, we’d love to document them ouririshheritage.org/content/catego… #Folklore
- June 23rd, St. John’s Night #BonfireNight is celebrated throughout #Ireland but the tradition survives most strongly in the West. #Bonfires on this night bring luck to the people, land & animals of the area & it was a time to connect with neighbours at summer #Bonfire/Tine Cnámh
- We are delighted that Rory Gallagher’s guitar has been purchased by at Live Nation Gaiety Ltd with a view to donating to the National Museum of Ireland with support of @tcagsm and @cathmartingreen more info bit.ly/3YcZEcA
- Did you know carved turnips were the original scary lanterns in Ireland for #Halloween? The pumpkin is a later American twist on this tradition. Clodagh Doyle, The Keeper of the folklife collection at the NMI explains it all here: youtu.be/2Zs7Z3CuvgI
- In 1968, the NMI commissioned Michael Conneely of Inis Oírr #Galway #Ireland to build a currach. The Museum wanted to record the increasingly rare skill of building a currach. This step-by-step guide shares the process documented by the NMI over 8 days - museum.ie/.../Making-a..…
- This sword was carried by William III at the Battle of the Boyne, 1690. William later gave the sword to Hans Willem Bentinck, a court favourite of his. They had a close relationship, it is thought by some that William & Bentinck were lovers, though this cannot be confirmed #pride
- Hurley found in a bog in the townland of Derries near Edenderry, Co. Offaly in April, 1981. This hurley is made of alder & is said to be over 200 years old. #AllIrelandFinal #KKvTipp #hurling #GAA
- Calling all art lovers! Don’t miss the new Harry Clarke’s Stained Glass exhibition opening on Dec 5th at the National Museum of Ireland. Explore his celebrated vision, blending religious and fantastical imagery. —be inspired! #HarryClarke #StainedGlass museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/…
- Children with donkey and panniers on the road between Slievemore and Dugort, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, 1965 @MayoDotIE #MayoDay2020 #MayoDay #Mayo #WhenWeTravelAgain #HometoMayo
