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
Tag: Childhood
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
Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books
Helen Beatrix Potter (28th of July 1866 to 22nd of December 1943 )was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for the delightful series of children’s books which she wrote and illustrated. The books feature animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including… Continue reading Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books
Childhood Meals Around the World: The Good and the Bad
By Allycia Susanti, Museum of Childhood Ireland Although different countries around the world enjoy different flavours, the concept of comfort meals transcends cultures, and so does the concept of unfavoured ones. Although children are known to prefer simple comforting foods, there are many different definitions of ‘simple’ and ‘comforting’ depending on each child or person’s… Continue reading Childhood Meals Around the World: The Good and the Bad
John’s Fairy Apples
From ‘Walking With Ghosts’ by Ann Wingfield Donated by Ann Wingfield to the Museum of Childhood Ireland 2024
When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Paul Johnston
I grew up in a small market town in the Scottish Borders. If you drew a line from Edinburgh to Newcastle roughly half way along you’d find Galashiels, which means, in old Scots, “dwellings by the river Gala.” It sits at the confluence of the Tweed and Gala rivers, not far from Sir Walter Scott’s… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Paul Johnston
International Children’s Day 2024
A wonderful poster designed by Erin one of our young artists, June 1st is International Children’s Day! The theme of International children’s day 2024 is, ‘Investing in our future means investing in our children’. It’s Playtime! This year Sticky Fingers Arts and the Museum of Childhood Ireland are celebrating International Children’s Day together in Mc… Continue reading International Children’s Day 2024
International Literature Festival Dublin
Children’s Books and Authors During the month of May, an exciting celebration of literature is happening in Merrion Square, which showcases the works of authors from all over the world. This will be the festival’s twenty-seventh year and the biggest to date, with over 230 events revolving around various literary subjects. The most exciting news,… Continue reading International Literature Festival Dublin
When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Aaron Sunderland Carey
Ag dul ar Scoil I went to primary school in Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna in the 2000s. At the time the school was made of prefabs, big green cardboard box looking classrooms. The school was in Coultry, and we lived over at Sillogue, so my Ma used to drop me to school in her car most… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Aaron Sunderland Carey