James Joyce 20-21 Writing Competition(JJ)

JAMES JOYCE 21 EXHIBITION NOW ONLINE: COMPETITION OUTCOME After an incredibly difficult process, our international judging panel of Joyce experts have made their final decision: HONOURABLE MENTIONS From 6th Class St Columba’s NS, North Strand (in no particular order): Olivia, Joseph, Lina, Adam, Faolán, Arty, Louis, Isaac, James, and Zach. SHORTLISTED AUTHORS From 6th Class… Continue reading James Joyce 20-21 Writing Competition(JJ)

O’Neill family Antrim Pine Cradle

The O’Neil family from Milltown, Co Dublin used the cradle down through generations of the family. 19th Century Irish pine, (hooded version), rocking cradle, Co Antrim. See the Francis, Mini McGovern and others, Tyrone, 1930s, story.(Rose Shaw photographs) in Snapshots for similar type of cradle: https://regionalfurnituresociety.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/irish-cradles-an-introductory-look-fionnuala-carragher.pdf O’Neil family Cradle, the McAllister Collection. Donated to the… Continue reading O’Neill family Antrim Pine Cradle

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