When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Éanna Brophy
TO SCHOOL THROUGH THE 1950s Éanna Brophy My first school was Belgrove School in Clontarf, or, to give its official title, Scoil Eoin Baiste. It was only about a quarter of a mile from our house, so from a very early age I could walk there unaccompanied, unless an older brother or sister was heading… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Éanna Brophy
Ken Davis’ Lego
Ken at Christmas in Loughlinstown, 1970s New display at BOI, 101 George’s Street Upper, Dúnlaoghaire, from Tuesday 27th of May 2025 “For as long as I can remember I have loved model making. The son of an airline MRO (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul) coachbuilder, I was drawn to aeroplanes. Add to this the fact that I was… Continue reading Ken Davis’ Lego
Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
A day of free creativity for children and young people For Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 pupeteer Sineád Lynch and the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann’s Arts/Craft/Play ‘Tír na nÓg’ team,* bring you an engagingly creative ‘Make and Story’ Shadow Puppetry session. Taking place in room 2 on level 5 at the Lexicon,… Continue reading Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
International Children’s Day 2025
For International Children’s Day 2025, explore poetic responses to your locality and create your own poem, with acclaimed young Irish poet Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi* and the team at the Museum of Childhood Ireland The workshop connects child and youth voices about their local environments with Ireland’s rich architectural heritage. This concept aligns beautifully with the museum’s… Continue reading International Children’s Day 2025
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a member of the following organisations:
The museum is the proud recipient of the following Awards to date:
- Kids in Museums, International Award 2020
- INACS, International Awards 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Dúnlaoghaire / South Dublin 2021
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Tipperary, 2022 ( In collaboration with Tipperary Revitalisation)
- The Heritage Council: County Winner: Down, 2024
- Digital Town Awards Newcomer Finalist, for Engage Kilkenny 2023:
- National Lottery Good Cause Award finalist 2023 for our Tipperary Revitalisation project
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is committed to Empowering Children and Young People. Children should be Seen and Heard
Exploring and learning from the past. Children have lived and learnt, played and worked, been adored and abused throughout history. Yet the reality of their lives is seldom centre stage ( and often ignored) in the stories that have come down to us from that long history. Our commitment too to supporting children and young people now, comes at a time when children are facing significant challenges. By empowering children and youth, providing a focused, sustainable, supportive, inclusive community, a platform, and islandwide programmes helps foster friendships in communities, and the building of a brighter, better future for all.
