Diary of a Selkie in The Future. By Maggie Wednesday the 16th of June I wake up as normal to the sound of the strong, gentle silver lappings that lead to my home in Cullane underwater City splashing against the rocky land. The city is the most fantastic place I have ever been with its… Continue reading Bloomsday 2024: Young Author Competition
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Cantonese Flowerboards: From Hong Kong to Ireland
Welcome to a trilingual blog about Flowerboards, by Cantonese in Ireland (www.cantoneseireland.ie). Flowerboards are an important feature of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. Read on to understand what flowerboards are, why and how they are made, and see a few that featured in St Patrick’s Day parades! What are flowerboards? Flowerboards are used for ‘for celebrating… Continue reading Cantonese Flowerboards: From Hong Kong to Ireland
An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalach
An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalach – Músaem Óige na hÉireann Tá an Ghaeilge an-lárnach i bhfís an mhúsaem, agus ba mhaith linn téáma na hóige agus an Ghaeilge a tharraingt le chéile don Oíche CHultúrtha i mbliana. 20/09/2024. Beidh an Dr Sorcha de Brún at labhairt anseo faoin músaem, an teanga, agus… Continue reading An té a bhíonn siúlach bíonn sé scéalach
Art Resources
Duccio di Buoninsegna, Madonna and Child, 1290-1300 This painting was made by an Italian painter named Duccio di Buoninsegna, or just Duccio for short. Made around the year 1300, Madonna and Child has survived over seven hundred years! This painting depicts Mother Mary and the baby Jesus Christ. Duccio wanted to make an emotional scene… Continue reading Art Resources
When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Laura Connolly
My very first trips to school, I was lucky enough to live only a fifteen-minute walk from our lady of good counsel Girls National School Woodley Rd, Johnstown, Glenageary. As a young child in primary school, I used to walk with my mum, sister and brother. We would spend our time talking and laughing the… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Laura Connolly
5.Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day
Titanic by Gabriel, Newry, age 6. Connections, routes and networks that link our communities. Heritage Week 2024 with the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann and Sticky Fingers Arts, Newry. Celebrating Wild Child Day & Water Heritage Day, on the 24th and 25th of August in SICCDA, Dublin, and at Sticky Fingers Arts… Continue reading 5.Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day
2.Heritage Week 2024
Voices of the Village, Guthanna an Sráidbhaile Dumha Acha Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Heritage Week 2024 takes place from 17th – 25th August 2024. This year’s theme is “Connections, Routes and Networks”, and the Heritage Council invites all to explore how we are connected to each other both through physical routes and cultural connections. Robert… Continue reading 2.Heritage Week 2024
1.Heritage Week 2024
Old Stories – New Ways Seanscéalta – Bealaí Nua Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Heritage Week 2024 takes place from 17th – 25th August 2024. This year’s theme is “Connections, Routes and Networks”, and the Heritage Council invites all to explore how we are connected to each other both through physical routes and cultural connections. Sharing… Continue reading 1.Heritage Week 2024
3.Small spaces, Local stories
Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta National Heritage Week 2024 invites you to explore the connections, routes and networks that link our communities. A Heritage Week online, and in-person display at Bank of Ireland, Dúnlaoghaire, from the Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann. We have selected seven local people’s stories of childhood to highlight for… Continue reading 3.Small spaces, Local stories
4.Ann Connolly’s Collection
Exploring Cultural Representation Through Souvenir Dolls For over five decades, Ann’s Hair Salon served as a beacon of warmth and hospitality in Shantalla, one of Galway’s oldest suburbs. From the graceful hula dancers of Hawaii to the intricate porcelain geishas of Japan, Ann’s collection spans continents and cultures, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry… Continue reading 4.Ann Connolly’s Collection
A Foreigner in the Land of Jacqueline Wilson
I was born an avid reader. For as long as I can remember, my mom used to take me to the library, and we would borrow handfuls of books. Therefore, I always had the impression that I was on the pulse of children’s literature. Not only did I read and know the new releases, but… Continue reading A Foreigner in the Land of Jacqueline Wilson
Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature
By Allycia Susanti, Museum of Childhood Ireland In recent years, the topic of mental health has received more attention because it’s gotten more recognition as a crucial part of human well-being and productivity, not only for adults but also for children. After all, adults are not the only ones who would benefit from having the… Continue reading Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature