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Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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FREE talk today! Little Lives, Great Stories:Childhood in the #PhoenixPark #Dublin
Lexicon library Dúnl, L. 5.
4-5pm Thurs 8th Oct
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Link: museumofchildhood.ie/little-lives...
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October 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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Dr Claudia Zucca from our literature team remembers her first introduction to the writing of Roald Dahl. Read Claudia’s article and to learn more about the magic behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Find out more: museumofchildhood.ie/heres-what-h...
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

October 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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For former Lady Mayoress of Cork, Saoirse Hurley, childhood journeys to Árainn Mhór in Co. Donegal with her grandfather Gaga Joe were a sensory and social bombardment.
Read Saoirse’s childhood memory story from our That Wilder Bond series here: museumofchildhood.ie/that-wilder-...

Saoirse Hurley as a child with her grandfather Gaga Joe

September 17, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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Journalist and author @clodaghfinn.bsky.social fondly remembers birdwatching as a child with her father – her favourite was the robin. Read her story from our That Wilder Bond series: museumofchildhood.ie/that-wilder-...

September 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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Dr Jean Walker’s suburban Limerick childhood world was wide and wild, with plenty of family trips to the countryside.

Read Jean’s story from our That Wilder Bond series here: museumofchildhood.ie/that-wilder-...

Photos of Jean Walker as an adult and with family members in years gone by.

August 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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To everyone waiting on Leaving Certificate results... good luck from all of us at the Museum of Childhood Ireland. We’re rooting for you.

#MuseumOfChildhoodIreland #MúsaemÓigenahÉireann #Children #YoungPeople #Education #LeavingCertificate #ExamResults #PathwaysToEducation

August 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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For journalist and author @ronanmcgreevy.bsky.social, his childhood days were lived outdoors, blending the town of Carrick-on-Shannon and his father’s farmland nearby.

Read Ronan’s story from our That Wilder Bond childhood memories series: museumofchildhood.ie/that-wilder-...

Photos of Ronan MCGreevy as a child and more recently, along with a quote and a link to the website

August 19, 2026 at 11:35 AM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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How did children do homework before going online? What is an egg washer? What was it like to work at a general store?

Joseph from our Children’s Voices team recently visited the Old Irish Ways Museum in Bruff, Co. Limerick to find out.

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Joseph from our Children's Voices team at the Old Irish Ways Museum's general store

Petrol pumps, a phone box and a litter bin at the Old Irish Ways Museum

August 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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Are you as excited about Heritage Week as we are? Join us in Monkstown or Newry!

All events are free to attend and there is something for everyone!

Find out more at museumofchildhood.ie/heritage-wee...

August 17, 2026 at 12:35 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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Lots happening for Heritage Week 2026 - check out our events. All are free to attend and there is something for everyone!
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Heritage Week poster showing a young girl looking into a plastic tub

August 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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As part of Heritage Week, we’re capturing memories of childhood – from the children who are experiencing it every day.

Check out our free workshop for 8- to 12-year-olds at Blanchardstown Library, Monday 17 August from 11am – 12:30pm.

Please reserve in advance: www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-favouri...

My Favourite Toy/ Game/ Book Free Workshop for Children from 8 to 12 years

Come and join us!

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August 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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What links Seamus Heaney and the stories hidden in Ireland’s boglands?

Dr Claudia Zucca explores how curiosity about the wider world can enrich the experience of reading poetry.

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Image of Irish bogland with a cloudy sky

August 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann

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In memoriam: Patsy Donlon, 28 January 1943 – 23 July 2026.

Back in 2018, in an extraordinarily generous act of support, Patsy became the first Chairperson of the Museum of Childhood Ireland.

Patsy, we will miss you so much. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

museumofchildhood.ie/dr-pat-donlo...