Shakespeare Lives through Kenneth Branagh on Stage and Screen For Cruinniú na nÓg 2018 we have an Exhibition and workshops at the Museum of Childhood Ireland office. Few have done more to celebrate and popularise the work of Shakespeare than actor and director, Kenneth Branagh, born in Belfast in December 1960. From his early days… Continue reading Shakespeare Lives
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Covid-19
MCI commissioned these unique, hand-crafted hanging decorations from Elizabeth McFadden, Buncranna, Co Donegal. Spotted on her Facebook page during 2020, they are now in the museum’s collection. COVID-19 in Ireland and the impact of the pandemic on Children Initial Pandemic Response in Ireland Ireland implemented its first major COVID-19 restrictions on March 12, 2020, when… Continue reading Covid-19
I’m Smiling
By Ann Wingfield
Little Lending Library
We continue our tradition of children’s books, toys and art materials lending libraries (begun iat our office n Dúnlaoghaire in 2018) with one at the Liberties Community Project, Dublin 8, which we update on an ongoing basis. If you can help please let us know at: info@museumofchildhood.ie
Bloomsday 2017
Joyce and music. Intergenerational, family friendly Bloomsday celebration. Children are especially welcome! You are cordially invited to join Majella and the Museum of Childhood Ireland team for tea, cake and a chat from 11am on the morning of Friday 16th June. We have a gorgeous main display, and several mini displays, focusing on music and… Continue reading Bloomsday 2017